[ISLMA-Share] Kindles in the Library

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Our library does not have Kindles but has 3 older Nooks that students may
check out. We do not allow students to put books on them, but we download
(for free), books from our public library. Is this a possibility for you?

On Fri, Dec 8, 2017 at 8:35 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Following. Our PTA gifted me with some Kindles but we don't really have
> any content and I've been having a hard time wrapping my head around how to
> best use them.
>
> On Fri, Dec 8, 2017 at 7:05 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
> Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> Related issue.  I just got off the phone with Audible, and the
>> representative told me that a new audio book program specifically for
>> schools would be unveiled in 2018.  Wouldn't that be great!
>> Amy
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 8:36 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
>> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>> We are trying to set up Kindles for student checkout in our library. We
>>> have set up a generic account and a student account on the Kindle. When we
>>> try to download the Overdrive app that they will use to access the books,
>>> it asks us for a credit or debit card. Has anyone tried to use this in
>>> their library? How have you worked around that ? I appreciate any thoughts
>>> or insights!
>>> Thank you!!
>>>
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