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Posted on October 18th, 2011 by Nathan
Below is a ten minute video review showing the web browser on the Sony PRS-T1 Reader Wi-Fi, along with how the library book integration works.
I already covered the details of the web browser on the second page of the Reader Wi-Fi review so I won’t repeat them again here, but I will discuss how library books work.
Filed under: Reviews, Sony | Tags: library ebooks, sony prs-t1 | 11 Comments »
Posted on September 23rd, 2011 by Nathan
Now that the Kindle and Kindle apps for Android, iPad, and other mobile devices can get free ebooks from libraries, it’s time for an in-depth tutorial that explains everything you need to know about Kindle library ebooks.
Library ebooks aren’t new. Other devices have had that perk for a long time. But the Kindle does offer a few advantages in that Amazon automatically backs up all of your notes and highlights that you add to library ebooks so if you choose to purchase the book or borrow it again, all your notes and highlights will still be there.
If you encounter any problems along the way, here’s Amazon’s public library books for Kindle help page.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, How To | Tags: library ebooks, overdrive | 2 Comments »
Posted on September 22nd, 2011 by Nathan
Here’s a list of public libraries that offer library cards to non-residents so that you can barrow library ebooks for a Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, or a multitude of other devices even if your local library doesn’t have ebooks or if it is lacking in selection and availability.
This list comes from the How To Get Free eBooks From Libraries Using Overdrive page. I updated the section about getting library cards for non-residents and added some more libraries to the list and thought it deserved its own post.
Filed under: eBooks, Free eBooks | Tags: library ebooks | 9 Comments »
Posted on September 21st, 2011 by Nathan
Today Amazon officially announced the launch of library ebooks on the Kindle and Kindle apps at 11,000 libraries across the United States.
The story of library ebooks on the Kindle already broke two days ago when a couple of Seattle libraries started listing a section for Kindle ebooks.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle | Tags: library ebooks | No Comments »
Posted on September 19th, 2011 by Nathan
Amazon and OverDrive have quietly started rolling out Kindle ebook lending from public libraries, albeit in Beta.
Even though there hasn’t been any official announcement yet, some public libraries have already started lending ebooks for the Kindle. The image to the left hails from the Seattle Public Library; several other libraries are starting to list Kindle ebooks as well (not mine, though).
Update: Kindle Library eBooks are now officially available at over 11,000 libraries. Click here for the Kindle library ebook tutorial for complete directions and a video of how library ebooks work.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, eBooks | Tags: library ebooks, overdrive | No Comments »
Posted on April 20th, 2011 by Nathan
Somewhere a pig is flying. Amazon announced today that the Kindle and Kindle reading apps will soon be getting support for library books through a service called OverDrive, which currently provides access to over 11,000 libraries in the United States with support for just about every ebook reader but the Kindle.
The press release also reveals an interesting feature that Amazon will be adding to library lending: annotations and bookmarks.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, eBooks | Tags: library ebooks, overdrive | 1 Comment »
Posted on April 8th, 2011 by Nathan
OverDrive, a company that works with more than 13,000 libraries worldwide to bring library ebook and audiobooks to portable devices and computers, has updated their BlackBerry app to add support for EPUB library ebooks, just in time for the upcoming release of the BlackBerry PlayBook.
Filed under: eBooks, News | Tags: blackberry playbook, library ebooks, overdrive | 2 Comments »
Posted on March 1st, 2011 by Rachel
OverDrive and their partner libraries have seen an enormous growth in e-book downloads since the start of the New Year. In addition to the downloads, OverDrive and its affiliating college, school, and public libraries have had an extreme increase in questions from first-timers and upgraded “old-hands”.
First-time users always have questions about how to get started and what to do next; while returning users frequently have questions once they have upgraded. Chances are, there will always be questions. Fortunately, OverDrive has come up with the remedy!
Filed under: Free eBooks, News | Tags: library ebooks, overdrive | No Comments »
Posted on January 17th, 2011 by Nathan
One of the biggest draws and selling points of Adobe DRM-supporting ereaders, especially the Sony Readers, is that you can checkout ebooks for free from your local library to read on them. This applies to most ereaders and tablets on the market, all except the Kindle and a few no name brands.
Filed under: eBooks, Free eBooks | Tags: library ebooks, overdrive | 13 Comments »
Posted on December 8th, 2010 by Nathan
Yesterday OverDrive announced updated iPhone and Android apps to add support for ebooks borrowed from libraries.
The apps previously only supported MP3 audiobooks from libraries, but now you can download and read ebooks on Android devices and iPhone and iPod touches. The iPhone app works on the iPad as well, but isn’t optimized for it; they are working on an iPad specific app, as well as apps for BlackBerry and other devices.
Filed under: Android, Free eBooks | Tags: library ebooks, overdrive | 2 Comments »
