[Web4lib] Managing Kindles

[Andrew Shuping]

If I remember correctly Librarian In Black and a few others explored
this and the Kindles aren't really meant for use in the library
according to the terms of use for the Kindle.

Here are a few blog posts on it:
http://tametheweb.com/2008/02/08/kindle-not-a-good-choice-for-libraries/
http://www.lisnews.org/node/29100
http://rochellejustrochelle.typepad.com/copilot/2008/02/lj-gets-scoop-o.html

On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 11:34 AM, Sara Brownmiller <snb at uoregon.edu> wrote:
> We've recently acquired a Kindle and I'm wondering how libraries are
> managing the content.  We purchased our Kindle with a state credit card.
>  The Kindle came with the credit card number installed in the Kindle in
> order to order books.  After purchasing a few titles, I can get Amazon to
> remove the credit card, or disable to account, but how are other libraries
> handling the purchase of new books?  Are users able to purchase their own
> content for the Kindle, if it has been borrowed from the library?  How is
> user content managed?
>
> Do you catalog the Kindle titles that you've purchased?
>
> I'd would appreciate advice or experiences with Kindles that you can share.
>
> Sara
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