OverDrive loans and email notifications

ryanbhuvam · 10-28-2018, 11:10 AM

Is there any way to disable the email notifications you get whenever checked out books from OverDrive are about to expire, or the letters on your Kindle you automatically receive when your loans have ended?

I've tried looking through the settings on OverDrive and on my Kindle and for the life of me, I can't find any option anywhere to disable them completely. It's a very minor, but consistent annoyance.

library addict · 10-28-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanbhuvam

Is there any way to disable the email notifications you get whenever checked out books from OverDrive are about to expire, or the letters on your Kindle you automatically receive when your loans have ended?

I only get email notifications when a book I suggested is purchased or when a hold is available/automatically checked out. They don't send me notifications of pending expirations. I have my loan period set at 7 days for both of my libraries so not sure if that is a factor. Also I normally get the epub version. Maybe is a Kindle thing?

haertig · 10-28-2018, 01:59 PM

I only get the "your book has automatically been borrowed" notifications. I don't remember if I set things up this way way back when, or if this is simply the default. I don't get any other emails from Overdrive. When you think about it, an "about to expire" notification is basically useless since they'll be automatically returning the book to the library when it expires. Maybe they're prompting you to recheck out the book in case you haven't finished it? But whatever the reason, I never see such notifications myself.

Deskisamess · 10-28-2018, 02:17 PM

I get expiry warnings from Amazon for public library books I've borrowed. I can find no way to stop them in the Email Preference area of my Amazon account.

There is also no place in my public library account settings for these emails. I just delete them.

There is no way to stop the "letters" that go to your Kindle either. I also just delete them without much thought.

DuckieTigger · 10-29-2018, 02:36 AM

You could return the book before it expires to avoid both email and notification on Kindle. Book just gets deleted on next sync without notice, IIRC.

4691mls · 10-29-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by library addict

I only get email notifications when a book I suggested is purchased or when a hold is available/automatically checked out. They don't send me notifications of pending expirations. I have my loan period set at 7 days for both of my libraries so not sure if that is a factor. Also I normally get the epub version. Maybe is a Kindle thing?

I don't get expiration notices either - must be just a Kindle thing.

EDIT - I clicked on this thread from the General forum, replied, and just noticed the thread had actually been moved to the Kindle forum. Apologies for the unnecessary post!

tomsem · 10-29-2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

You could return the book before it expires to avoid both email and notification on Kindle. Book just gets deleted on next sync without notice, IIRC.

The Amazon ‘letter’ appears on all of the devices you had downloaded the book to, whenever you return a library book. Does not matter if you delete it yourself, or return it early.

dakini · 10-29-2018, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 4691mls

I don't get expiration notices either - must be just a Kindle thing.

EDIT - I clicked on this thread from the General forum, replied, and just noticed the thread had actually been moved to the Kindle forum. Apologies for the unnecessary post!

It is a kindle thing. If you check out the kindle version, you get sent to Amazon for the final completion of the check-out, including which device to send it to.

The messages are generated as part of the buyer-seller message system in Amazon. I know that much, but not how to change settings for those types of messages.

bozza111 · 10-30-2018, 09:38 AM

How does overdrive work? Europeans don't have overdrive libraries. The only places that have overdrive are restricted access like an american school or embassy.

If you are a member of an overdrive library can you borrow any book for free? Is there one big overdrive library, or does every overdrive library have its own collection of books?

IronChaim · 10-30-2018, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bozza111

How does overdrive work? Europeans don't have overdrive libraries. The only places that have overdrive are restricted access like an american school or embassy.

If you are a member of an overdrive library can you borrow any book for free? Is there one big overdrive library, or does every overdrive library have its own collection of books?

Overdrive's the distributor and is not directly consumer facing. A library purchases books through Overdrive, and the related ecosystem - so each library has their own collection which does vary from another's. As a library patron, you would get the book for free (assuming your access to the library is free).

There are some public libraries in Europe that work with Overdrive, but not sure what they are and how widespread it is. Maybe check: https://www.overdrive.com/libraries

Note that the Kindle support mentioned in the thread is only available to US libraries (I'm not sure if there's any other stuff restricted to the US).

There are several other library distributors that work in this type of fashion - but I'm not sure what/who they are for all of Europe (or even country specific).

IronChaim · 10-30-2018, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dakini

The messages are generated as part of the buyer-seller message system in Amazon. I know that much, but not how to change settings for those types of messages.

Last time I looked at the Kindle-overdrive feature (admittedly several months ago), I couldn't find much of any options available to the user - so it may just be something to endure (minor?) to get the books directly on your Kindle.

stumped · 10-30-2018, 12:41 PM

most UK public libraries use Overdrive and thus offer e-book loand but in epub format , not an any Kindle format, and amazon are not in the checkout/download loop at all
you read on overdrive or Libby apps or you checkout via Adobe Digital Editions to a PC
they also use Overdrive for audiobooks in MP3
any resident can join their local library ( postcode based) . once you have applied for and been issued with a physical library card and PIN, [ ID and proof of address required] you can use the Overdrive system

bozza111 · 10-30-2018, 03:10 PM

Is it a passcode that you can log in from home?
Yes I see that there are quite a few libraries in Britain.

In continental Europe the overdrive capable libraries are only in major cities. In Paris you have an American library. In Berlin you have the American embassy library.
I guess it doesn't make much sense for the other libraries since, I am guessing, overdrive only has English content.

Regarding epub. You could always strip the DRM from the eBook and convert it to azw3 or mobi in calibre.

10-28-2018, 11:10 AM	#1
ryanbhuvam Banned Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2018 Device: kindle	OverDrive loans and email notifications Is there any way to disable the email notifications you get whenever checked out books from OverDrive are about to expire, or the letters on your Kindle you automatically receive when your loans have ended? I've tried looking through the settings on OverDrive and on my Kindle and for the life of me, I can't find any option anywhere to disable them completely. It's a very minor, but consistent annoyance. Last edited by DiapDealer; 10-28-2018 at 04:47 PM. Reason: spam links removed

10-30-2018, 03:10 PM	#13
bozza111 Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 7542 Join Date: May 2018 Device: KOA2	Is it a passcode that you can log in from home? Yes I see that there are quite a few libraries in Britain. In continental Europe the overdrive capable libraries are only in major cities. In Paris you have an American library. In Berlin you have the American embassy library. I guess it doesn't make much sense for the other libraries since, I am guessing, overdrive only has English content. Regarding epub. You could always strip the DRM from the eBook and convert it to azw3 or mobi in calibre. Last edited by bozza111; 10-30-2018 at 03:12 PM.

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Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,609 Karma: 42697471 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 7+, iPad mini, 2021 iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8"	I get expiry warnings from Amazon for public library books I've borrowed. I can find no way to stop them in the Email Preference area of my Amazon account. There is also no place in my public library account settings for these emails. I just delete them. There is no way to stop the "letters" that go to your Kindle either. I also just delete them without much thought.

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DuckieTigger Wizard Posts: 4,742 Karma: 246906703 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Oasis 3, Oasis 2, PW3, PW1, KT	You could return the book before it expires to avoid both email and notification on Kindle. Book just gets deleted on next sync without notice, IIRC.

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bozza111 Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 7542 Join Date: May 2018 Device: KOA2	How does overdrive work? Europeans don't have overdrive libraries. The only places that have overdrive are restricted access like an american school or embassy. If you are a member of an overdrive library can you borrow any book for free? Is there one big overdrive library, or does every overdrive library have its own collection of books?

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stumped Wizard Posts: 3,305 Karma: 10259306 Join Date: May 2016 Device: kobo forma, Kobo Libra, Huawei media Tab, fire HD10, PW3 HDX8.9,	most UK public libraries use Overdrive and thus offer e-book loand but in epub format , not an any Kindle format, and amazon are not in the checkout/download loop at all you read on overdrive or Libby apps or you checkout via Adobe Digital Editions to a PC they also use Overdrive for audiobooks in MP3 any resident can join their local library ( postcode based) . once you have applied for and been issued with a physical library card and PIN, [ ID and proof of address required] you can use the Overdrive system

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