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Using another states overdrive library?
Posted on 4/10/19 at 6:27 am
Posted on 4/10/19 at 6:27 am
I have seen where you can pay to use the digital library from another state (the example I saw was Brooklyn for $50 a year) but does anyone know if there are free options outside of my local library?
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Posted on 4/10/19 at 10:51 am to TIGERSTORM
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I have seen where you can pay to use the digital library from another state (the example I saw was Brooklyn for $50 a year) but does anyone know if there are free options outside of my local library?
Not that I know of, but if you get some sort of thing delivered to another address (like I get one of my bank statements sent to my parents house still), you could use that as proof.
Posted on 4/11/19 at 1:49 pm to Buckeye06
I've asked this question here before. It sucks because my small town library doen't carry most of the title I search for
Posted on 4/11/19 at 5:58 pm to kook
From a chat I had with the library you can't seem to get a card for another state that she is aware of. However, you can get one for your state even if, in Louisiana, it's another parish. You would have to go to the library that you want to use with your ID and what not but EBR could use the Orleans Parish so that's something.
Posted on 4/11/19 at 10:15 pm to TIGERSTORM
Apparently you can join the Fairfax Virginia Library for $27 a year. For those interested.
Posted on 4/12/19 at 8:45 am to TIGERSTORM
I don't think I'd mind paying 50/year for access to a huge metropolitan library's content.
That's less than Kindle Unlimted.
That's less than Kindle Unlimted.
Posted on 4/12/19 at 8:52 pm to TIGERSTORM
Are you saying that different libraries have different collections on RB?
I assumed it was the same everywhere, RB has a collection and libraries pay to access it.
ETA: you are talking about overdrive, not RBDigital.
My question still stands, do the collections vary by library?
ETA 2: I realized the Libby app I have is through overdrive, I registered it using my mom's library credentials in a city 8x the size of the city I registered RBDigital with.
RBDigital from bum frick library has much better collection than Libby/Overdrive from a major metro. Audiobook is the only format I use so ymmv.
You may want to see if any smaller libraries near you use RBDigital.
I assumed it was the same everywhere, RB has a collection and libraries pay to access it.
ETA: you are talking about overdrive, not RBDigital.
My question still stands, do the collections vary by library?
ETA 2: I realized the Libby app I have is through overdrive, I registered it using my mom's library credentials in a city 8x the size of the city I registered RBDigital with.
RBDigital from bum frick library has much better collection than Libby/Overdrive from a major metro. Audiobook is the only format I use so ymmv.
You may want to see if any smaller libraries near you use RBDigital.
This post was edited on 4/12/19 at 9:00 pm
Posted on 4/12/19 at 11:56 pm to IllegalPete
They definitely have different selections but I'm not sure why or what the criteria is. For example, I was looking at the James Lee Burke books and EBR doesn't have many audio (10) but Brooklyn has many more (26). Again, no idea why that is.
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:42 am to TIGERSTORM
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Posted on 4/15/19 at 7:41 am to TIGERSTORM
Each library system has to,pay for the ebooks their patrons can access via overdrive, just like buying physical books. If you want more ebooks, send an email or letter to your library director and cc the library board of control members. Their contact info should be on the library’s website. Or, post up at a library board meeting and make your request in person during the public comment period.
Some systems are all in for ebooks, others claim the demand is limited. If you don’t tell the library what you want most, you won’t get it. Since ebook readers often don’t visit physical libraries, it can be easy for administrators to overlook their wants/needs.
Finally, some parishes give reciprocal library cards free of charge to residents of bordering parishes.
Some systems are all in for ebooks, others claim the demand is limited. If you don’t tell the library what you want most, you won’t get it. Since ebook readers often don’t visit physical libraries, it can be easy for administrators to overlook their wants/needs.
Finally, some parishes give reciprocal library cards free of charge to residents of bordering parishes.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 2:24 pm to hungryone
There is a recommend function on the Overdrive app that I've used to recommend books that were then later purchased.
Posted on 4/23/19 at 9:17 am to Bestbank Tiger
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Non-resident Card Non-residents of Mecklenburg County can obtain a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card for an annual fee of $45. This amount is approximately equal to the annual property tax a Mecklenburg County resident pays to support the Library. A non-resident library card entitles you to the full services of the Library at all locations and use of our online resources. The $45 non-resident fee is a one-time-per-year charge per household.
Posted on 4/25/19 at 8:36 am to TIGERSTORM
Every library has a different set of books, but most overlap.
EBR is actually fairly strong. The concern with going with a big city, to me, is going to be how long I'm going to have to wait to get the book.
I currently have access to three libraries: EBR, Nashville, and Livingston. My SIL lives in Nashville and got a library card for me to use.
There is a reddit thread out there that tells you which library has the most books/audiobooks. I think EBR is ranked relatively high.
Just look at the list and see if you know anyone in those cities.
EBR is actually fairly strong. The concern with going with a big city, to me, is going to be how long I'm going to have to wait to get the book.
I currently have access to three libraries: EBR, Nashville, and Livingston. My SIL lives in Nashville and got a library card for me to use.
There is a reddit thread out there that tells you which library has the most books/audiobooks. I think EBR is ranked relatively high.
Just look at the list and see if you know anyone in those cities.
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