Tag: kindle

Why Amazon’s Lending Library is Not a Threat to Public Libraries

I had no idea that Amazon's announcement would signal the end of the world, or at least the end of public libraries, or as my friend & colleague Andy puts it, the library apocalypse or I would have included this in yesterday's post. First let's talk numbers about the Amazon Lending Library* Prime costs $79 a year, that's … Continue reading Why Amazon’s Lending Library is Not a Threat to Public Libraries →

How to Extend the Due Date of Your Library eBook on the Kindle

Just a friendly tip from your friendly online librarian. 🙂 It is pretty easy to "extend" the due date of the library ebook you check out to your kindle, just turn your wireless connection off until you're done with it. This will allow you to keep reading the book until you're done. The title won't … Continue reading How to Extend the Due Date of Your Library eBook on the Kindle →

Public Library eBooks on the Amazon Kindle – We Got Screwed

Don't get me wrong, as a consumer I was celebrating as much as the next guy (or gal) last week about library ebooks (from OverDrive) FINALLY being available on the ever popular Amazon Kindle. I love my Kindle, I've written about it. The few textbooks and pdfs I've put on it make me love it … Continue reading Public Library eBooks on the Amazon Kindle – We Got Screwed →

How to Check Out (and Return!) Library eBooks from OverDrive on Your Amazon Kindle

Or any Kindle application including the Cloud Reader. Having gone through this process myself I can say it is almost like magic, especially compared to the pain and suffering that is Adobe Digital Editions. Enjoy! How to find library ebooks for your Kindle at the High Planes Library District* This slideshow from the Wake County … Continue reading How to Check Out (and Return!) Library eBooks from OverDrive on Your Amazon Kindle →

Why I’m Returning the Kindle DX or My Continued Search for the Prefect PDF Reader

Update 3/21/2012 I have since purchased an iPad specifically to read PDFs and wrote a post on the system I'm using - My “Perfect” System for Storing, Organizing, Reading and Annotating PDFs There is nothing exceptional or particularly exciting about my returning the Kindle DX . But I've been talking about how much I want … Continue reading Why I’m Returning the Kindle DX or My Continued Search for the Prefect PDF Reader →