My Library is lending for Kindle! - Page 3

Stingo · 09-21-2011, 10:09 PM

Just borrowed a book from the Miami-Dade public library. Very cool.

JDK1962 · 09-21-2011, 10:15 PM

Denver Public Library has Kindle books, checked out my first this AM. Front Range Downloadable Library (i.e., Boulder) also has it.

Very nice, very easy.

rbrusuelas · 09-21-2011, 10:18 PM

South Montgomery County Library (just north of Houston) has Kindle and OverDrive... yahoo!

KarenH · 09-21-2011, 10:26 PM

Has anybody else noticed that it seems like the libraries have more copies of the books now that the kindle option is live? I had (or have) several books on hold at 2 different libraries that I thought I was several weeks away from getting, and I was remembering the libraries only having one or two copies of each. Suddenly I've either got the book or I'm at the top of the waiting list, and the total number of copies that the libraries have is much higher - double or more.

I'm not sure about any of this because I'm just going by memory on the number of copies they had before the change, so I'm interested to know if anyone else has noticed the same thing.

DreamWriter · 09-21-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JDK1962

Very nice, very easy.

I agree. I'm impressed with the way they implemented Kindle e-book borrowing!

Wireless delivery is fantastic. I like that you can view the checked-out books in your account at Amazon ("Manage Your Kindle"). I have access to several libraries, and it's nice to have all the borrowed e-books displayed at Amazon. If you click on the plus sign in front of the book title, it shows when it's due. And you can return books early via "Actions," to the right of the book title.

I checked out three e-books today. Now I need to set aside lots of time for reading!

davem2bits · 09-21-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KarenH

Has anybody else noticed that it seems like the libraries have more copies of the books now that the kindle option is live? I had (or have) several books on hold at 2 different libraries that I thought I was several weeks away from getting, and I was remembering the libraries only having one or two copies of each. Suddenly I've either got the book or I'm at the top of the waiting list, and the total number of copies that the libraries have is much higher - double or more.

I'm not sure about any of this because I'm just going by memory on the number of copies they had before the change, so I'm interested to know if anyone else has noticed the same thing.

I'm a Sony and Kindle owner, been doing EPUB at libraries for a while. I didn't notice any increase in copy count when the Kindle versions arrived. I think what you are seeing is the library buys more copies when holds on a book get over a certain number. I'm not sure how that works, but it definately happens.

Blossom · 09-22-2011, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KarenH

Has anybody else noticed that it seems like the libraries have more copies of the books now that the kindle option is live? I had (or have) several books on hold at 2 different libraries that I thought I was several weeks away from getting, and I was remembering the libraries only having one or two copies of each. Suddenly I've either got the book or I'm at the top of the waiting list, and the total number of copies that the libraries have is much higher - double or more.

I'm not sure about any of this because I'm just going by memory on the number of copies they had before the change, so I'm interested to know if anyone else has noticed the same thing.

I had something similar happen to me today. There was 1 copy and 6 people in line in front of me last night and now suddenly I get notice It's my turn.

tubemonkey · 09-22-2011, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I had something similar happen to me today. There was 1 copy and 6 people in line in front of me last night and now suddenly I get notice It's my turn.

...you cut in line, didn't you?

Ron. · 09-22-2011, 02:38 AM

I asked my library about ebooks awhile ago, I might as well have asked them when they would be getting the transporter system installed by the look i got. The only way I will ever have library ebooks would be if I moved.

brdwygurl · 09-22-2011, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron.

I asked my library about ebooks awhile ago, I might as well have asked them when they would be getting the transporter system installed by the look i got. The only way I will ever have library ebooks would be if I moved.

There area couple of libraries that you can join (for a fee) without being a resident. Free library of Philadelphia now has Kindle books and you can join online.

tomsem · 09-22-2011, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tomsem

The Download page does not show the item you just checked out: the area where it should be is just blank, and no Send to Kindle button. So you can't download.

The bad part is that it counts against your checkout limit and nobody can check the book out at all until the loan period is over (or some admin gets in and resets things). And it does not list in My Book Shelf so you can't attempt download again.

Asking for a screen shot is therefore asking for someone to make another book inaccessible for 7-21 days. No need really. <g>

A happy ending: I checked back later and the two books I'd checked out appeared in My Items Out. I was then able to Send to Kindle.

DiapDealer · 09-22-2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron.

I asked my library about ebooks awhile ago, I might as well have asked them when they would be getting the transporter system installed by the look i got. The only way I will ever have library ebooks would be if I moved.

Don't take the local librarian's word for it. You still may have access to ebooks. My tiny local public library looked at me like I had three eyes when I asked, too. But then I found out that they belonged to a library consortium (two, actually) who took care of all the OverDrive ebook stuff and honored library cards from many, many different small libraries in my state.

You might try searching for ebook consortiums or ebook projects in your area. They usually list the participating libraries somewhere on their web page.

ptofimpact · 09-22-2011, 08:36 AM

Just checked, our library in NC, is now loaning Kindle ebooks also

ptofimpact · 09-22-2011, 08:38 AM

Sorry for double post

Ron. · 09-22-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Don't take the local librarian's word for it. You still may have access to ebooks. My tiny local public library looked at me like I had three eyes when I asked, too. But then I found out that they belonged to a library consortium (two, actually) who took care of all the OverDrive ebook stuff and honored library cards from many, many different small libraries in my state.

You might try searching for ebook consortiums or ebook projects in your area. They usually list the participating libraries somewhere on their web page.

My library is not a member of one, they are against teaming up with any other library

the county library wanted to partner with them and they refused...

I did notice kindle books are offered now though http://ebooks.mcls.org

09-21-2011, 10:15 PM	#32
JDK1962 Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 2054094 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Boulder, CO Device: Kindle Voyage, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (for PDFs)	Denver Public Library has Kindle books, checked out my first this AM. Front Range Downloadable Library (i.e., Boulder) also has it. Very nice, very easy. Last edited by JDK1962; 09-22-2011 at 04:55 PM. Reason: Status of Front Range Downloadable Library changed.

09-22-2011, 08:36 AM	#43
ptofimpact Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle	NC Library lending kindle Just checked, our library in NC, is now loaning Kindle ebooks also

09-22-2011, 08:38 AM	#44
ptofimpact Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle	Sorry for double post Last edited by ptofimpact; 09-22-2011 at 08:38 AM. Reason: double

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Stingo Fanatic Posts: 559 Karma: 1334691 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Device: KH2O, KPW2, KDXG, KPW1, K3, S505	Just borrowed a book from the Miami-Dade public library. Very cool.

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rbrusuelas Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3	South Montgomery County Library (just north of Houston) has Kindle and OverDrive... yahoo!

09-21-2011, 10:26 PM	#34
KarenH Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 37762 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NW Washington State, USA Device: K3	Has anybody else noticed that it seems like the libraries have more copies of the books now that the kindle option is live? I had (or have) several books on hold at 2 different libraries that I thought I was several weeks away from getting, and I was remembering the libraries only having one or two copies of each. Suddenly I've either got the book or I'm at the top of the waiting list, and the total number of copies that the libraries have is much higher - double or more. I'm not sure about any of this because I'm just going by memory on the number of copies they had before the change, so I'm interested to know if anyone else has noticed the same thing.

09-22-2011, 02:38 AM	#39
Ron. Evangelist Posts: 448 Karma: 864744 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 3, LookBook, Nook Simple Touch	I asked my library about ebooks awhile ago, I might as well have asked them when they would be getting the transporter system installed by the look i got. The only way I will ever have library ebooks would be if I moved.