Kelly Anderson's List: eBooks

• Amazon's Kindle doesn't allow borrowing eBooks from libraries.
• the process has significant limitations that can be frustrating.
• • Holds and wait time are a significant deterrent for users who want instant access to eBook titles.
• "Libraries set the number of titles that can be checked out by each cardholder at any one time. That number varies from library to library, and the average is about five titles across our network."
• • This quote by OverDrive is misleading. "Libraries set the number of titles" should be, libraries BUY the number of titles because it's not just a choice. Payment is involved.
• • nullYou can see which titles are available by using Advanced Search and choosing "Only show titles with copies available". -- 2011-03-01
    This feature must not be available within the app but only on the OverDrive websites. -- 2011-03-01
    
• But OverDrive lacks this feature

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