Why doesn't Amazon support the epub file format, so I can
download ebooks from my public library?
Not exact matches
Individual
library data is indicative of strong growth in
eBook availability and use Montreal
Public Library downloads grew
from 9,559 in 2012 to 31,708 in 2013 (+232 %) Quebec City
Public Library downloads grew
from 27,417 in 2012 to 69,951 in 2013 (+155 %).
This free
download will allow customers to borrow
ebooks and audiobooks
from the
public library.
The software between the two models is identical as well, with one exception: the Kobo Aura One supports OverDrive directly so you can
download library ebooks for free
from public libraries through the Kobo store.
OverDrive Support: All Kobo ereaders support OverDrive for getting free
ebooks from public libraries, but only the Kobo Aura One has onboard support to
download the books directly
from the Kobo store; all other Kobo's require sideloading the
ebooks using a computer.
I was able to purchase or
download ebooks from a variety of sources, including my
public library, and read them all on the same device.
Another really cool addition is integration with Overdrive to
download ebooks for free
from public libraries directly without having to use a computer and Adobe Digital Editions.
From an OverDrive Press Release:
Public, school, and college
libraries now provide direct
eBook downloads on the iPad ® with the free OverDrive ® Media Consoleâ «cents app.
All of Kobo's ereaders support getting free
ebooks from public libraries, but they require using a computer to
download and transfer the
ebook to the reader manually.
This is especially handy if you like to borrow
ebooks from your
public library, or
download them
from sites like Project Gutenberg, which prefer the EPUB format.
Aside
from the large 7.8 - inch 300 ppi E Ink screen, one of the coolest things about the Kobo Aura One is the fact that it has OverDrive support built - in so that you can easily
download free
ebooks from your
public library directly onto the reader itself.
The apps make
downloading audiobooks and
ebooks from public libraries easy.
The Kobo Aura One also remains the only Kobo device with onboard Overdrive support to
download free
ebooks from public libraries.
And there currently isn't any way to
download free
public domain
ebooks from Google or
library ebooks through OverDrive; you have to use your computer to
download these and then transfer them over with the USB cable.
One of the highlights of the web browser is that it lets you
download ebooks in ePub and PDF format
from public libraries and
ebook websites.
It's become a pretty solid reader, allowing folks to
download books
from public libraries who get their
eBooks from OverDrive.
Public library downloads from the device over Wi - Fi - Borrow free eBooks from your local public library using the dedicated public library icon and a Wi - Fi conne
Public library downloads from the device over Wi - Fi - Borrow free
eBooks from your local
public library using the dedicated public library icon and a Wi - Fi conne
public library using the dedicated
public library icon and a Wi - Fi conne
public library icon and a Wi - Fi connection.
Can't
download free
public domain
ebooks from Google or
library ebooks via wireless.
[3] Library borrowers may
download Baker & Taylor
ebooks and audiobooks borrowed
from public libraries» Axis 360 platform via the Blio app.
Public library downloads from the device over Wi - Fi ® allows you to borrow free eBooks from your local public library using the dedicated public library icon and a Wi - Fi ® conne
Public library downloads from the device over Wi - Fi ® allows you to borrow free
eBooks from your local
public library using the dedicated public library icon and a Wi - Fi ® conne
public library using the dedicated
public library icon and a Wi - Fi ® conne
public library icon and a Wi - Fi ® connection.
It was great to hear at CALL about law librarians helping their ereader loving clients with their recreational
ebook reading (how to find content they want, borrow
from their
public library, buy online,
download to their devices).