conversion of library ebooks to work on the Kindle

Annette · 11-05-2008, 09:44 PM

Does anyone know how to do this? The library has lots of ebooks that I want to download onto my Kindle. Puchasing all the books I want to read is just not in the budget. I'm NOT computer savy so if you have some simple step by step instructions on how to do this I would appreicate it.

Boston · 11-05-2008, 10:01 PM

Does your library stock mobi format? If so, follow the threads on using Igor's scripts (Developers Corner).

If they only stock secure pdf format (more common), you are out of luck using the Kindle

daffy4u · 11-05-2008, 10:02 PM

I can help you get started then the mores experienced users can jump in. First let me ask if you are using Windows. If you're using a Mac, I'll have to walk away 'cause I don't if Mac people can do this.

Are you using Windows? If so, is it XP or Vista?

Edit: Oops, Boston is right. Your library has to have books available in the mobi format.

Leep · 11-05-2008, 10:31 PM

Ditto to what Daffy and Boston have given you. And yes, we'll walk you through the process. TallMomof2 has written a great "how to" to get you started using Igorsk scripts KindlePID and KindleFix. (https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18310) Start there and then let us know if you run into difficulties. We're glad to help walk you through. I use my library all the time.

cheers
Lee

pilotbob · 11-05-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

I'll have to walk away 'cause I don't if Mac people can do this.

KindlePID and KindleFix run perfectly well on a Mac. As a matter of fact, Mac 10.4 and 10.5 already have python installed and ready to go.

BOb

daffy4u · 11-05-2008, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

KindlePID and KindleFix run perfectly well on a Mac. As a matter of fact, Mac 10.4 and 10.5 already have python installed and ready to go.

BOb

Good to know.

I just don't recall ever seeing instructions for Mac users.

Do the mobipearl tools work as well?

pilotbob · 11-06-2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Good to know.

I just don't recall ever seeing instructions for Mac users.

Do the mobipearl tools work as well?

Yes... but you do have to install a few perl libraries that are not on the Mac by default. However the steps are spelled out right on the mobiperl web site.

BOb

pidgeon92 · 11-08-2008, 01:02 AM

I wish my library provided e-books....

daffy4u · 11-08-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pidgeon92

I wish my library provided e-books....

Thanks to pilotbob, I learned that folks in the U.S. can pay $100 to get a library card from the New York Public library. They have lots of Mobi ebooks for downloading. Now turn that

upside down

.

New York Public Library

11-05-2008, 09:44 PM	#1
Annette Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: kindle	conversion of library ebooks to work on the Kindle Does anyone know how to do this? The library has lots of ebooks that I want to download onto my Kindle. Puchasing all the books I want to read is just not in the budget. I'm NOT computer savy so if you have some simple step by step instructions on how to do this I would appreicate it.

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Boston Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 40032 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston :) Device: Kindle, Kobo Aura H20, Pixel XL	Does your library stock mobi format? If so, follow the threads on using Igor's scripts (Developers Corner). If they only stock secure pdf format (more common), you are out of luck using the Kindle

11-05-2008, 10:02 PM	#3
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I can help you get started then the mores experienced users can jump in. First let me ask if you are using Windows. If you're using a Mac, I'll have to walk away 'cause I don't if Mac people can do this. Are you using Windows? If so, is it XP or Vista? Edit: Oops, Boston is right. Your library has to have books available in the mobi format.

11-05-2008, 10:31 PM	#4
Leep Guru Posts: 739 Karma: 1018859 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Near Seattle Device: kindle1, K3, K3G (thanks MR), iTouch, Kindle Touch	Ditto to what Daffy and Boston have given you. And yes, we'll walk you through the process. TallMomof2 has written a great "how to" to get you started using Igorsk scripts KindlePID and KindleFix. (https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18310) Start there and then let us know if you run into difficulties. We're glad to help walk you through. I use my library all the time. cheers Lee

11-08-2008, 01:02 AM	#8
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	I wish my library provided e-books....