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entropy · 04-15-2012, 11:10 AM

Thank you, meeera, for the recommendation of openlibrary.org
I'll also check and see if the Free Library of Philadelphia will let me join, ApK
And you're right LuvReadin, I should Google again to see what the options are - it's been a year or more since I checked, and maybe other libraries in Australia will grant access.

And thank you, susan_cassidy, for clarifying that all the public domain classics will be available to me no matter what device I choose.

This is the note I got when the regional library cancelled my membership:
_________________________
Dear Virtual Member,

For the past few years, the Geraldton Regional Library has encouraged people who live beyond Geraldton to join as Virtual Members. This type of membership was offered in an effort to promote and provide access to our online databases. With the introduction of downloadable talking books as well as E-Books via Overdrive, requests for virtual memberships have increased dramatically. I am writing to inform you that we can no longer sustain this type of membership due to the fact that by offering this service to people outside the Greater Geraldton authority, we are in breach of our licensing agreement with Overdrive.

Many of you will no doubt be aware that it is possible to download free E-Books from sites such as Project Gutenberg http://www.gutenberg.org/ or the Australian site
http://gutenberg.net.au/. Please take the time to visit these sites.

The State Library of Western Australia has been investigating the provision of E-Books through Public Libraries in Western Australia. Nothing has been finalised at this stage, but when the service eventually becomes available, all you will need to do is join your local public library to access online resources.

I regret to say that the barcodes you were issued as Virtual Members of Geraldton Regional Library will no longer be operational by Tuesday 17 January.
I would encourage all of you to join your local library, where you will discover a wealth of information along with wonderful customer service.

Kind regards

04-15-2012, 11:10 AM	#12
entropy Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-350	Thank you, meeera, for the recommendation of openlibrary.org I'll also check and see if the Free Library of Philadelphia will let me join, ApK And you're right LuvReadin, I should Google again to see what the options are - it's been a year or more since I checked, and maybe other libraries in Australia will grant access. And thank you, susan_cassidy, for clarifying that all the public domain classics will be available to me no matter what device I choose. This is the note I got when the regional library cancelled my membership: _________________________ Dear Virtual Member, For the past few years, the Geraldton Regional Library has encouraged people who live beyond Geraldton to join as Virtual Members. This type of membership was offered in an effort to promote and provide access to our online databases. With the introduction of downloadable talking books as well as E-Books via Overdrive, requests for virtual memberships have increased dramatically. I am writing to inform you that we can no longer sustain this type of membership due to the fact that by offering this service to people outside the Greater Geraldton authority, we are in breach of our licensing agreement with Overdrive. Many of you will no doubt be aware that it is possible to download free E-Books from sites such as Project Gutenberg http://www.gutenberg.org/ or the Australian site http://gutenberg.net.au/. Please take the time to visit these sites. The State Library of Western Australia has been investigating the provision of E-Books through Public Libraries in Western Australia. Nothing has been finalised at this stage, but when the service eventually becomes available, all you will need to do is join your local public library to access online resources. I regret to say that the barcodes you were issued as Virtual Members of Geraldton Regional Library will no longer be operational by Tuesday 17 January. I would encourage all of you to join your local library, where you will discover a wealth of information along with wonderful customer service. Kind regards