The Sony PRS - T2 offers some features that the Kobo ebook readers do not, such as adding handwritten notes and markup, being able to download free
ebooks from the library directly, physical buttons, and PDF support is much better.
Not exact matches
Overdrive and Penguin have announced residents of the US or Canada can now checkout
eBooks from the
library and have them sent
directly to a Kindle, without the need of a USB.
The real - time inventory display and deep API integration allows patrons to place holds when digital copies are not available, and to check out
ebooks and digital audiobooks
directly from a
library's website.
According to
Library Journal's «2013 Report on E-Books in Public
Libraries», where 89 % of US public libraries offer eBooks, collection size and circulation have increased: 45 % increase in median number of e-books between 2012 (5,080) and 2013 (7,380) 145 % circulation increase from 2011 to 2012 (with anticipated 2013 increase of +38.9 %) These numbers reflect all points of access, including those directly licensed or purchased by an individual library and those available through a co
Libraries», where 89 % of US public
libraries offer eBooks, collection size and circulation have increased: 45 % increase in median number of e-books between 2012 (5,080) and 2013 (7,380) 145 % circulation increase from 2011 to 2012 (with anticipated 2013 increase of +38.9 %) These numbers reflect all points of access, including those directly licensed or purchased by an individual library and those available through a co
libraries offer
eBooks, collection size and circulation have increased: 45 % increase in median number of e-books between 2012 (5,080) and 2013 (7,380) 145 % circulation increase
from 2011 to 2012 (with anticipated 2013 increase of +38.9 %) These numbers reflect all points of access, including those
directly licensed or purchased by an individual
library and those available through a consortium.
The new
library program will allow
libraries to purchase
ebooks directly from Kobo and allow its patrons to read them.
I was told that the Overdrive app will continue to be bundled into the device, that will allow users to borrow and read
ebooks directly from the
library.
Kobo Aura can not
directly borrow an
ebook from the
library, to the best of my knowledge.
They allow residents to borrow
eBooks for free,
directly from the
libraries system.
In terms of
ebooks, Kobo was the first company to allow you to borrow and read
directly from the public
library, as long as they used Overdrive.
You can browse the books
from the bookstores through the inbuilt browser and download them
directly, and if you use your Dropbox to store your
ebooks, you can access them
directly through this app and import them to your
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.
I enjoy using both mediums and own an
ebook reader that I use on a weekly basis (Kobo Aura One allows me to borrow
from the
library directly from the reader while I am working abroad, how awesome is that?)
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.
One of the unique features with the Kobo Aura One is its ability to search for and download
library ebooks directly from the Kobo store for free.
Borrow
eBooks directly and wirelessly
from your public
library.
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.
What we really need is
libraries nationwide to get together to negotiate prices for
ebooks directly from publishers.
Tolino will utilize CARE so readers to borrow
ebooks directly from the public
library.
Now with the OverDrive app, the process is more intuitive and simple because you can do everything you need
from the app itself, including finding your
library and then browsing and downloading
ebooks and audiobooks
directly to the Nook.
If you have a
library card, chances are you don't have to buy audiobooks and
ebooks to read or listen to them on your iPhone, iPad or iPod — you can download them for free
directly from your local
library.
Would making
ebooks cheaply and easily available for borrowing (either through
libraries or
directly from the source) combat piracy?
You can borrow and store up to 6,000
eBooks directly from your public
library which is ideal for anyone who wants to try and tick off some novels
from their must - read list.
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.
This ensures that Kindle, Nook, and iBooks users can access the cover
directly from their devices, and it is the image displayed in the reader's
eBook library.
For Kindle and Nook owners, managing your
ebook library is pretty much automatic if you purchase your
ebooks directly from Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
We should try out new business models in our dealings with rights holders: Buy
directly from rights holders, including authors; host your own
ebook content; or offer
library users the choice of purchasing
ebooks through the
library catalog when the waitlist is too long.
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Libraries to buy eBooks directly from authors: Joe's future company will cater eBooks to the libraries in a more affordable pack
Libraries to buy
eBooks directly from authors: Joe's future company will cater
eBooks to the
libraries in a more affordable pack
libraries in a more affordable package soon.