a step-by-step guide to downloading library eBooks

AMAZON

KINDLE

For all Kindle versions, including Kindle FireUpdated 1/2013

What you will need● You will need your RML library card number and PIN. Your RML

librarycardmustbeingoodstandingwithnofines.Ifyoudon’thave a PIN, go to www.rmlib.org, thelibrary’shomepage,andclick RML Account Login under Quick Links to set up your identificationnumber.IfyouhaveforgottenyourPIN,youcancallthelibrary’scirculationdeskandastaffmembercandeleteyourcurrentPIN.Followthedirectionsonthelibrary’swebsiteto set up a new PIN.

● You will need to log into your Amazon account when prompted.

● Kindle Fire users should log onto a Wi-Fi network.

● OtherKindleswith3G(firstgenerationorDXmodels)mustbeattached to a computer via a cable.

Signing In● On your Kindle or a computer, open a browser.

● Visit the library homepage at www.rmlib.org and click on eBooks & More. (You can also go directly to My Media Mall

(www.mymediamall.net).

Note: Be sure to use the full desktop version of the My Media Mall website rather than the mobile version.

● Click on Sign InatthetopofthepageandselectRolling Mead-ows Libraryfromthedrop-downlist.

● Enteryourlibrarybarcode(withoutspaces)andPINintheap-propriate spaces. Click Sign In.

Finding eBooks for ALL KindlesOPTION A: Searching for an eBook● Click in the Search Box in the upper right hand corner.

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● Typeinasearchphrase&clickthemagnifyingglass to search.

● Now skip to Step 4.

OPTION B: Selecting a category ● Select a category to search under eBook Fiction or eBook Non-

fiction.TheselinksarelocatedintheblackboxfoundundertheMyMediaMalllogoatthetopofthepage.

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Refining your search● Under Format ontheleftsideofthescreen,selectKindle Book.

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● Type the title, author, or keyword you wish to locate in the box labeled Search within results…Youcanfurthernarrowdownthesearchbyselectingasubjectorpublisherfromthelistontheleftsideofthepage.

● BookcoverswillappearforeBooksavailableinMyMediaMall.In theupper rightcornerof the image isapictureofanopenbook. A dark open book means a title is available whereas a pale imagesignifiesthatthebookischeckedout.

● ClickonabookcovertocheckouttheeBookorgetadescriptionofthebookandinformationontheauthor.

● To check out an eBook, click on the Borrow button.

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Available Checked out

Note: If a title is checked out, you may place a hold on it by clicking the Place a Hold link and entering your e-mail address. You will be notified via e-mail when the book is available.

● Next, click on the Go to Bookshelf button.

● Use the pulldown menu to select the Kindle format.ClickConfirm Download.

● My Media Mall will link you to Amazon.com, where you will complete the checkout procedure.

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Once you are at Amazon.com, you will need to log into your Am-azon account.Next,KindleFireuserswill need to follow the in-structionsunderOptionA.Somepublishersrequirethetransferoftheir eBooks via USB cable. For these books, the Kindle Fire and all otherKindleuserswillfollowOptionB.

Downloading to Kindle via Amazon.com

● Use the drop-down menu to select a device you wish the eBook to be delivered to (e.g. Kindle Fire, another Kindle, or to another devicewithaKindleApp)andclicktheGet Library Book button.

OPTION A: Downloading directly to Kindle Fire

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● Tap the Gear Icon in the upper right corner ofthe screen and select Sync from theoptions.Yourbookwillappearonyourdevice’sbookcase and the carousel of materials found on thehome page.

Note: Sometimes Kindle Fire users will be prompted to transfer via USB. If this is the case, follow the Option B directions.

● Use the drop-down menu to select Transfer via Computer and click the Get Library Book button.

OPTION B: Downloading via USB for all other Kindle devices

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● If you have more than oneKindle registered to your Am-azon account, you will see a pop-up window asking you to choose one of your reg-istered devices. Select the appropriate Kindle or Kindle app. Click Continue.

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● Youwillbepromptedtoopenorsavethefile.SelectSave File and click OK.

● ConnectyourKindletothecomputer’sCPUwithaUSBcable.YouwillfindyourKindlelistedinthesamelocationthatexternalUSB drives usually appear. (For Windows users, this is typically in the Computer or My Computer menu. For Mac users, this drivewillappearonthedesktop.)

● OpentheKindledrive.Draganddropthedownloadedfileintothe documentsfile.

● SafelyunplugyourKindlefromtheCPU.

● OpenthetransferredeBookviatheHomescreen.

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Returning and Deleting eBooks early for ALL Kindles● Log into your Amazon account at www.amazon.com.

● Click on the link Manage Your Kindle.

● YouwillseealistofbooksonyourKindle–bothpurchasedfromAmazonandborrowedfromyourlibrary.

● Click on the ActionsbuttontotherightoftheeBookyouwishto return.

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● Select Return this bookfromtheoptionsonthedrop-downmenu.

● Onceabookisreturned,youcandeletethetitlefromyourKin-dle Library using the Actions menu.

Rolling Meadows Library3110 Martin LaneRolling Meadows, IL 60008847-259-6050 l www.rmlib.org

Frequently Asked Questions:

● HowmanyeBookscanIcheckout? 5 per RML library card.● HowlongcanIkeepthebooks?

Choosefrom7dayor14day checkout periods.● CaneBooksberenewed? No, but you can check them out again.● WhatifIcan’treturnthemontime? eBooks are automatically returnedattheendofthe lending period, so there are neveranylatefees.● WhatifIneedmorehelp? Please call 847-259-6050 and askfortheReferenceDesk.