Download - Using Library e-Books on Your Kindle
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Checking out Kindle eBooks from Lincoln City Libraries
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eBooks for Kindle
Most eBooks in Lincoln City Libraries’ OverDrive-powered collection are available to Kindle users.
Kindle eBooks may be checked out and downloaded via Wi-Fi to Kindlee-readers or Kindle reading apps for mobile devices and desktop computers.
Kindle eBook is the only compatible format for use with Kindle e-readers (digital audiobooks are not supported with Kindle).
As of 9/12, over 3,200 titles are available in the Kindle format from Lincoln City Libraries digital collection.
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Kindle e-reader model comparisons
All current Kindle e-readers, except Kindle DX, are capable of downloading e-books using Wi-Fi.
All Kindle e-readers can download via USB cable if Wi-Fi is unavailable or wireless transfer is restricted by publisher.
All Kindle e-readers, except Kindle Fire, require a computer with tabbed browsing to complete checkout & download delivery options.
Only Kindle Fire can browse, check out, and download all on the device.
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Kindle reading apps
Desktop / laptop Kindle for Windows and Mac
MobileKindle app for Android, BlackBerry, iPhone / iPad / iPod touch, Windows Phone
Deliver Kindle Books from Lincoln City Libraries’ Digital Downloads site to a Kindle or Kindle reading app.
Read Kindle Books.
Sync last page read, bookmarks, and notes between your Kindle and free Kindle reading apps.
Look-up words with built-in dictionary.
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Digital Downloads link on LCL’s homepage
Look for the Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks link on Lincoln City Libraries home page www.lincolnlibraries.org
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Lincoln City Libraries’ Digital Downloads page
On the Digital Media Home page, search by keyword or browse eBooks by category
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Use Advanced Search to narrow your results toavailable Kindle titles
Click on Advanced Search and select:
• Kindle Book (format)
• Only show titles with copies available
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Browse & add to eCart
Formats will be displayed as a single record with combined formats.
Look for Kindle Book format & click on
Add to Cart
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Check out
Click on Confirm Check Out
Set lending period:7, 14 or 21 days
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Get for Kindle
Click on Get for Kindleto begin download process
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Amazon’s site opens automatically
On Amazon’s web page, click on Get library book
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Sign into your Amazon account
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Choose the Kindle device or application to which the e-book should be delivered
Confirmation message
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Transfer via USB
Older Kindle models may only support transfer via USB.
Publishers may limit Kindle delivery via USB transfer only.
Connect your Kindle to your computer with the USB cable.
Select Transfer via Computer as your delivery method.
Copy the downloaded file to the documents folder of your Kindle and it will appear on your e-reader
Home screen
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Cassie,
Email notifications for lending period
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Amazon’s Manage Your Kindle
Click on Actions to return book early or choose other options
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Kindle help on Amazon’s website
• Model-specific instructions & tips
• Troubleshooting
• Support videos
• FAQs
• Other resources
Visit www.amazon.com/kindlesupport to find:
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Questions?
Helpful links:
Click on the Help tab on LCL’s Digital Downloads page.
Refer to Amazon’s Kindle Support page.
Visit LCL’s Digital Downloads – eBooks page.
Direct customers to LCL’s Digital Downloads Support Request form.