Questions tagged [library]
A grouping of ebooks in an electronic file or physical building where people can view or borrow physical books.
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e-book cloud interface with Kindle web based admin
With regards to creating an e-book cloud, follow-up question:
how does this play out with a registered Kindle e-reader device?
Ideally, I would want to serve up a number of Calibre recipe's as well ...
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Are there libraries which lend ebooks to non residents?
Here in Italy we have MediaLibraryOnLine which lends ebooks after someone physically go to a library and subscribes to the (free) service. But unfortunately they have not a lot of books in English.
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Kindle paperwhite ver.5.7.2.1 - how to bring back one-click book open?
I've recently upgraded (automatically) my PW2 to the specified software version and I just hate some of the new "features" of it. For example(the worst thing I found and could not fix yet), the book ...
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How can I upload my 100+ ebook collection to kindle cloud?
I would like to upload all the books I have stored in my calibre library to kindle's cloud so that I can synchronize my reading (whispersync "sync to last page read" function) across my android and ...
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self-hosted, self-updating book repository
My Amazon Kindle synchronizes with my Amazon library. Additionally, I have a Calibre library, which publishes its contents via a web server. As far as I know, you can only copy books from the server,...
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Is it possible to transfer kindle books to my iPad and how to do it?
I enjoyed my kindle books for 3 years, and want to transfer it to my iPad for reading when travelling. But have no idea how to move these kindle books to my iPad. Any tips?
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Can I store my Kobo library on a PC to prevent lengthy download times
Downloading my library each time I plug in to my account is eating into monthly download allocation. Can these books be kept on my PC instead of in cloud?
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Some Kindle books on my pc do not appear on my Android
I started with Kindle for PC - recently I have added an Android tablet.
Most books have synced OK between the two devices.
But 3 books on my PC - Pride and Prejudice, Aesop's Fables, and Treasure ...
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How do I open my Ebook library in kindle?
I recently saved my library of kindle ebooks onto a flash drive (I got my nephew to do it for me). I have the file saved on my desktop now and it's quite a few books (10 gigs). Now I have windows 8 ...
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Why can't I download the same books to Adobe Digital Editions and Overdrive apps?
According to Overdrive, if I get an ebook from a participating library, I should be able to get it on up to six devices, as long as I login with the Overdrive ID on each.
So I've checked out a book, ...
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Are there any ebook libraries in India
Are there any programs that allow library books to be checked out, as ebooks, specifically in India?
NOTE: Based on this meta post and this question, I have created this India version of the question....
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Could you advise an Open Source method for creating an online library?
Could you advise an Open Source method (platform, software) for creating an online library? I want to create a rather simple online library that will provide an opportunity to download the file of ...
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Are there any solutions available for managing a corporate library of ebooks?
My employer maintains a small library of technical books for developers. If there's a book we think would be useful for us, we typically buy a number of copies and place them in the library, where the ...
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Upload & Read eBooks in Chrome (i.e. Maintain a Cloud Library)
For some reason I haven't been able to find anything - extension, app, website - that let's me take my ebook library to the cloud and read from it. There are two solutions I've been able to find, but ...
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Are there any ebook libraries in Germany
Are there any programs that allow library books to be checked out, as ebooks, specifically in Germany?
NOTE: Based on this meta post and this question, I have created this German version of the ...
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Are there any Ebook libraries in UAE?
Are there any Ebook libraries in UAE or more specifically in Ras Al Khaimah?
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Are there any ebook libraries in the UK
Are there any programs that allow library books to be checked out, as ebooks, specifically in UK?
NOTE: Based on this meta post and this question, I have created this UK version of the question.
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Are there any Ebook libraries in Canada
Are there any programs that allow library books to be checked out, as ebooks, specifically in Canada?
NOTE: Based on this meta post and this question, I have created this Canadian version of the ...
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Can I donate an ebook to my library's Overdrive collection?
My local library uses overdrive, for ebook loans. Can I donate an ebook I already own to them, or can I purchase an ebook specifically for my library?
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Can I get an ebook from the library in the United States?
I know Amazon has a program where, if you pay extra, you can borrow ebooks. Just about everyone in the USA pays taxes to support their local Library. Are there any programs that allow library books ...
