Transferring library e-books to Glowlight w/o computer

faithbw · 06-10-2015, 05:05 PM

I hope this doesn't sound like a stupid question. Is there any way at all to transfer an e-book from OverDrive to a Nook Glowlight without using Adobe Digital Editions on a computer. I ask because I had a library patron call me to ask. The patron has a tablet and the Glowlight but no PC. I'm pretty sure the answer is no but I thought I would ask fellow MR members just to see if this is actually possible.

FizzyWater · 06-10-2015, 06:32 PM

Not according to the B&N website.

darryl · 06-10-2015, 09:54 PM

It doesn't look like it can be done on the Glowlight without a Computer running ADE. However, as the Patron has a tablet, he could probably install the Overdrive app and dowload the book directly to read on his tablet.

eschwartz · 06-11-2015, 12:13 AM

So far as I know, only Kindles can do this, because Kindle checkouts are entirely cloud-based, and Sony devices, because they include an ACSM verification "thingy".

Speculation has it that Kobo may soon be able to do the same, since OverDrive was bought out. But that certainly isn't the case at the moment.

darryl -- perhaps the patron doesn't like reading on a tablet. I certainly don't.
However, that looks like it may be the only way...

darryl · 06-11-2015, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

darryl -- perhaps the patron doesn't like reading on a tablet. I certainly don't. However, that looks like it may be the only way...

Agreed. I also much prefer a nice e-ink reader. It is just a shame that people are placed in this position by DRM, particularly when the DRM really seems to serve no purpose other than to provide a bit of false comfort to publishers and generate revenue for Adobe.

eschwartz · 06-11-2015, 12:54 AM

Actually I support DRM in the singular case of time-limited library loans.

darryl · 06-11-2015, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

Actually I support DRM in the singular case of time-limited library loans.

I think there is more justification for DRM in the case of library loans, and would not encourage or assist someone with its removal. However, I would not go so far as to say I support DRM, even in this instance. In any case, neither your support nor my own turns ineffective DRM into effective DRM.

eschwartz · 06-11-2015, 09:01 AM

Shhh! We aren't supposed to mention that! Not here at least...

faithbw · 06-11-2015, 10:36 AM

Thanks everyone! I also suggested using a tablet but she doesn't doesn't like reading on it. She does have an older Kindle, which she said she would try. I felt bad though because she loves reading on the Glowlight and said it was her favorite reader. She seemed happy with the Kindle suggestion though.

eschwartz · 06-11-2015, 11:23 AM

The obvious solution is get a new Kindle.

06-10-2015, 05:05 PM	#1
faithbw Guru Posts: 618 Karma: 1526148 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: A place where the sun always shines Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Mini 2	Transferring library e-books to Glowlight w/o computer I hope this doesn't sound like a stupid question. Is there any way at all to transfer an e-book from OverDrive to a Nook Glowlight without using Adobe Digital Editions on a computer. I ask because I had a library patron call me to ask. The patron has a tablet and the Glowlight but no PC. I'm pretty sure the answer is no but I thought I would ask fellow MR members just to see if this is actually possible.

06-11-2015, 12:13 AM	#4
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	So far as I know, only Kindles can do this, because Kindle checkouts are entirely cloud-based, and Sony devices, because they include an ACSM verification "thingy". Speculation has it that Kobo may soon be able to do the same, since OverDrive was bought out. But that certainly isn't the case at the moment. darryl -- perhaps the patron doesn't like reading on a tablet. I certainly don't. However, that looks like it may be the only way... Last edited by eschwartz; 06-11-2015 at 12:16 AM.

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06-10-2015, 06:32 PM	#2
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	Not according to the B&N website.

06-10-2015, 09:54 PM	#3
darryl Wizard Posts: 3,108 Karma: 60231510 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Oasis, Huwei Ascend Mate 7	It doesn't look like it can be done on the Glowlight without a Computer running ADE. However, as the Patron has a tablet, he could probably install the Overdrive app and dowload the book directly to read on his tablet.

06-11-2015, 12:54 AM	#6
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Actually I support DRM in the singular case of time-limited library loans.

06-11-2015, 09:01 AM	#8
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Shhh! We aren't supposed to mention that! Not here at least...

06-11-2015, 10:36 AM	#9
faithbw Guru Posts: 618 Karma: 1526148 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: A place where the sun always shines Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Mini 2	Thanks everyone! I also suggested using a tablet but she doesn't doesn't like reading on it. She does have an older Kindle, which she said she would try. I felt bad though because she loves reading on the Glowlight and said it was her favorite reader. She seemed happy with the Kindle suggestion though.

06-11-2015, 11:23 AM	#10
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	The obvious solution is get a new Kindle.