Kindle gets library book lending

[arkitect]

I like this.

No more fines.

Hope it makes it to the UK soon after.

Users of Amazon's Kindle e-reader will soon be able to borrow electronic books from libraries in the US.

The retailer is teaming up with Overdrive, which already offers an e-book lending service through 11,000 American libraries.

Until now Kindle owners have been unable to download titles because the device uses a unique file format.

Overdrive also operates in the UK, however Amazon would not confirm if its plans include Britain.

It said the US system would launch later in the year.

Borrowed books will be available on Amazon's own Kindle reader as well as other devices running the Kindle software, including iPads and Android tablets.

Anyone wanting to borrow a publication must be a member of their local library.

Titles are downloaded through the library's website and are automatically removed after a set number of days, with a maximum loan time of three weeks.

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Apple Inc. are fast asleep at the wheel.

 

[roadbloc]

Since most public libraries in the UK are being closed, this seems like the logical step forward.

 

[rhett7660]

In my area, this is already being done. Visit the site and you can check out books. This will make it easier and I hope it makes it to all the book readers not just the Kindle. IE Nook, iBooks etc.

 

[Satori]

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Would be very nice if it happens in the UK

 

[Mousse]

Finally. I've been flip-flopping for months over whether to get a Nook or a Kindle. I liked the Kindle more, but not being able to borrow library book almost nudge me towards the Nook. With this piece of news, Kindle is the clearly the reader for me.

 

[Capt Underpants]

Awesome! I'll use this all the time when it launches in the US.

 

[steadysignal]

Finally. I've been flip-flopping for months over whether to get a Nook or a Kindle. I liked the Kindle more, but not being able to borrow library book almost nudge me towards the Nook. With this piece of news, Kindle is the clearly the reader for me.

go kindle. more titles and now this.

no brainer.