Users of Kindle readers and apps are now able to check out and download library eBooks with just a few clicks.
A few tips for the Kindle user:
- The OverDrive Advanced Search allows you to easily search for immediately available Kindle eBooks.
- Kindle books may either be added to your cart or placed on hold (if all available copies are checked out).
- At checkout, select your lending period, and confirm the Kindle checkout.
- Click on “Get for Kindle”. Amazon will prompt you to log in with your regular Amazon information.
- To finalize the transaction, click the “Get library book” button, and select your Kindle device (if you use more than one Kindle/Kindle app). Your eBook will be available on your Kindle device after the next sync.
Tips for everyone – even if you don't own a Kindle:
- You don't necessarily need to own a Kindle device to use OverDrive eBooks in this format. Amazon offers free Kindle apps for various platforms, including PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android. (An Amazon.com account is required.)
- Kindle-format eBooks from OverDrive also can be returned before the due date on the Manage Your Kindle page.
- If you decide you prefer Kindle format, be sure to place holds for Kindle format and check out items in Kindle format. Adobe EPUB and PDF formats will not work on the Kindle or in the Kindle apps.
- Users of some mobile devices such as iPhones and Android phones have noticed that the OverDrive app does not show items in Kindle format. OverDrive filters search results to only the native formats for that device, and Kindle format won't appear in the OverDrive app. You might find it easier to search for books and check them out on a desktop computer, and then sync your eBooks to the Kindle app on your mobile device.
If you have any questions regarding library eBooks, please view our Tips for New Users or contact the Reference department.
For more information, check out OverDrive’s eBooks for Kindle video.
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System status
A new library system and online catalog will debut on May 30. Here's the current status of:
- Checkouts: Continue as usual, but May 24-29 you must have your physical library card in hand to check out materials.
- Due dates: All checkouts will have a due date of June 22, except DVDs and GRU watt meters, which still have 7-day limit.
- Holds and requests: New holds and purchase requests cannot be placed until May 30, but those placed previously will continue to be processed and will carry over to the new system.
- Returns: Please "Babysit Our Books" — keep them until the new system is running smoothly (mid-June).
- Registration: Continues as usual today, but cannot be done May 24-29, as our entire system will be down.
- Interlibrary loan: No new ILL requests can be placed May 24-29.
- Digital checkouts: OverDrive checkouts and holds will work normally throughout the transition.
- My Discoveries: Will be retired with the AquaBrowser catalog on May 24. Please retrieve any saved book lists before then.
- Website: The Library District website (www.aclib.us) will be up as normal throughout the transition.
- My Account: Account info will be available through May 24. Your account will appear on the new system on May 30.
- Bill payment: All payments including PayPal are working today. No payments can be accepted May 24-29
- New catalog: Watch for its debut on May 30, with new features.
More about the transition.
More about the new online catalog.
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