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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Penguin, Kindle app users and Overdrive
Penguin will no longer offer additional copies of eBooks and download audiobooks for library purchase. Additionally, Penguin eBooks loaned for reading on Kindle devices will need to be downloaded to a computer, then transferred to the device over USB. For library patrons, this means Penguin eBooks will no longer be available for over-the-air delivery to Kindle devices or to Kindle apps.
We know that several readers have been waiting for their Kindle book to become available for weeks. If you are a Kindle app only user and have a book on hold, please contact us with you library card number and the title of the book. We are working with Overdrive to find a solution to this problem.
Director’s Council
A preliminary meeting this Wednesday (2/8) at 1pm at SALS to discuss OverDrive funding and the construction grant.
If you are able to meet via telephone – Jennifer Ferriss can arrange a GoToMeeting teleconference for up to 15 people. Please contact Jennifer if you would like to take advantage of this option.