Philadelphia Free Library - Page 4

AnemicOak · 05-25-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sbarndt

Just a note to all of you new electronic patrons. When you finish a book, please right click the book in the Sony software, and click 'Return Borrowed Item'. That way, the next person waiting in line will get the book before your 21 day loan period is up.

You also don't have to check it out for 21 days if you don't want to. There are 7 and 14 day options as well.

joobies · 05-25-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Currently getting...

"We're sorry, but the specified library patron account information is not valid."

...anyone else able to log in?

I sent them an email yesterday on this subject...
Got a reply that they had experienced a power outage.
Service is now restored... for me.

Thrasher · 05-27-2010, 10:37 AM

After I apply for their card, will they email me my PIN again? I forgot to copy it down before I sent out....

NNolan · 05-27-2010, 06:42 PM

You can call them and have them reset it, I think.

I called them tonight because I still haven't gotten the card in the mail. The nice lady gave me my card # over the phone. I tested it; it works for logging into the regular library but not for logging into Overdrive. So, I've got to make another long distance phone call to get that fixed. It looks like a decent selection in their catalog, though.

Thrasher · 05-27-2010, 07:29 PM

Yes, they wrote me an email that I can reset my PIN on their web site. Lucky me, Pfew!

NNolan · 06-01-2010, 04:46 PM

Well, I've probably got $15 in long distance calls into the Philly Library now. They assigned me a library card # over the phone, but it doesn't work with their Overdrive web site and no one knows why. I still haven't gotten the library card in the mail, either.

ngrant · 06-01-2010, 06:24 PM

Try contacting Pam by e-mail, she is the one who sent me my PIN and could probably help you without running up your phone bill further...

Pam Lippincott
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-7501
pam@freelibrary.org

NNolan · 06-01-2010, 08:17 PM

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Try contacting Pam by e-mail, she is the one who sent me my PIN and could probably help you without running up your phone bill further...

Thanks! I'll try that.

NNolan · 06-03-2010, 05:17 PM

My card # works in Overdrive now! I still haven't gotten the card in the mail, though.

ngrant · 06-03-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NNolan

My card # works in Overdrive now! I still haven't gotten the card in the mail, though.

Congrats, NNolan -- isn't it fun?? You don't need the card unless you plan to go to the physical library.

NNolan · 06-03-2010, 06:24 PM

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You don't need the card unless you plan to go to the physical library.

I'm worried about family members tossing out the piece of paper I wrote the number on..maybe I'll tape it to the back of my Sony.

ngrant · 06-03-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NNolan

I'm worried about family members tossing out the piece of paper I wrote the number on..maybe I'll tape it to the back of my Sony.

That's a good idea. I keep my library card numbers on a "virtual" sticky note on my laptop screen (sidebar gadget in Windows Vista) so it's easy to copy and paste it when I want to check out a book from the library. In fact EVERYTHING is in my laptop, but also safely backed up online - and that includes my ebook collection too - in case the worst happens and my laptop drive dies or the thing is stolen.

Debi · 06-11-2010, 02:32 PM

I FINALLY got my card today. There was no zip code in my address. Knowing my post office I'm surprised it got here at all. The card is dated 5/19/2011. I've lost almost a month of my 1 year membership.

I went to the website and plugged in the card number and what I'm pretty sure I used as a pin and it doesn't recognize me. When I request that they send me my pin they say my information doesn't match their records. Sigh, I'm beginning to think I really wasted $15. Off to find the phone number. Wish me luck.

NNolan · 06-11-2010, 04:41 PM

I finally got my card in the mail today too. I wonder if they mailed them out all in one huge batch.

mbelec · 06-12-2010, 02:20 PM

I created a "handwriting" note on my PRS600 and wrote my card and pin numbers right there; this way they're with my reader always.

06-03-2010, 05:17 PM	#54
NNolan Compulsive Gadget Geek Posts: 395 Karma: 4219324 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Almost Canada Device: One of each, and two in some cases	Yay! My card # works in Overdrive now! I still haven't gotten the card in the mail, though.

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05-27-2010, 10:37 AM	#48
Thrasher Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 1003934 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Device: Nook Wifi	After I apply for their card, will they email me my PIN again? I forgot to copy it down before I sent out....

05-27-2010, 06:42 PM	#49
NNolan Compulsive Gadget Geek Posts: 395 Karma: 4219324 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Almost Canada Device: One of each, and two in some cases	You can call them and have them reset it, I think. I called them tonight because I still haven't gotten the card in the mail. The nice lady gave me my card # over the phone. I tested it; it works for logging into the regular library but not for logging into Overdrive. So, I've got to make another long distance phone call to get that fixed. It looks like a decent selection in their catalog, though.

05-27-2010, 07:29 PM	#50
Thrasher Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 1003934 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Device: Nook Wifi	Yes, they wrote me an email that I can reset my PIN on their web site. Lucky me, Pfew!

06-01-2010, 04:46 PM	#51
NNolan Compulsive Gadget Geek Posts: 395 Karma: 4219324 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Almost Canada Device: One of each, and two in some cases	Well, I've probably got $15 in long distance calls into the Philly Library now. They assigned me a library card # over the phone, but it doesn't work with their Overdrive web site and no one knows why. I still haven't gotten the library card in the mail, either.

06-01-2010, 06:24 PM	#52
ngrant Gadget Lover Posts: 422 Karma: 4501290 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MS, USA Device: Oasis 2, Mobiscribe Origin, Fire HD tablets	Try contacting Pam by e-mail, she is the one who sent me my PIN and could probably help you without running up your phone bill further... Pam Lippincott Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-686-7501 pam@freelibrary.org

06-11-2010, 02:32 PM	#58
Debi Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 286412 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Voyage, Ipad Mini 2, Ipad Air 2	I FINALLY got my card today. There was no zip code in my address. Knowing my post office I'm surprised it got here at all. The card is dated 5/19/2011. I've lost almost a month of my 1 year membership. I went to the website and plugged in the card number and what I'm pretty sure I used as a pin and it doesn't recognize me. When I request that they send me my pin they say my information doesn't match their records. Sigh, I'm beginning to think I really wasted $15. Off to find the phone number. Wish me luck.

06-11-2010, 04:41 PM	#59
NNolan Compulsive Gadget Geek Posts: 395 Karma: 4219324 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Almost Canada Device: One of each, and two in some cases	I finally got my card in the mail today too. I wonder if they mailed them out all in one huge batch.

06-12-2010, 02:20 PM	#60
mbelec Addict Posts: 209 Karma: 1165996 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maine Device: sony prs-350, Ipad 3	I created a "handwriting" note on my PRS600 and wrote my card and pin numbers right there; this way they're with my reader always.