Thread: Kindle Library Loans Goes Live Today, 21 Sep 2011
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Old 09-22-2011, 02:23 PM   #65
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Originally Posted by JSWolf View Post
The way the new setup works is that the libraries no longer have to buy separate copies in different formats. They just buy X number of copies and they come in PDF, ePub, Mobipocket, & Kindle. Mobipocket only if the library supports it and the eBook has a Mobipocket version. So whatever of the four formats the eBook is available in and depending on Mobipocket support, the library gets what's available. So this makes it easier for the library and the users. So those entries that used to have say 1 PDF and 1 ePub could not possibly have 2 copies available in PDF, ePub, Mobipocket, or Kindle. The choice is up to the user.
Prior to Kindle lending, the Seattle Public Library had mobi books; now it doesn't. Additionally, the mobi software link disappeared. I've also noticed the same thing at other libraries I use.
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