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Originally Posted by SteveEisenberg
It is extremely unusual for US public libraries to allow out of area borrowing without an in-person patron visit. I don't have inside information, but I wouldn't count on this continuing.
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I know my local library recently had to limit ebook checkouts to city residents only due to a change in their provider's terms. In other words, even if you can get a library card at a library doesn't mean you're able to use that card for ebooks if you don't live in that city.
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Originally Posted by Katel
So would I have to use Alf before I use Calibre? I read of how it's done but it seems very complicated, and I'm not very tecchie minded unfortunately. That's great that some libraries are now lending to Kindle but I have a feeling it's not in Australia.
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Calibre does not remove DRM straight out of the box, you have to add plugins to do it. Stripping books you don't own (like library ones) is against the library's TOS when you sign up for a card, not to mention legally and morally questionable.
Katel, I'd strongly recommend going into your local library and talking to them before you start worrying about formats and stripping DRM. They're going to be able to give you specific answers to your questions. Even
if your library doesn't support Kindles right now, they might be willing to invest in it if they know enough patrons want it.