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Ohio eBook Project & SEO Library Consortium:

eBooks and your Kindle (excluding Kindle Fire)

The Kindle is unique among eReaders in that no additional software is necessary. All that is needed is your Kindle, and a computer.

The Ohio eBook Project and SEO Library Consortium are sister sites that use the same software and function much the same. Both sites allow users to download eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video from current and bestselling authors. Both sites are compatible with a wide range of devices.

There are some differences between the sites, however. In order to log into the Ohio eBook Project, users must select “Clermont County Public Library” from the drop-down box and enter their CCPL card number and PIN. The Ohio eBook Project allows users to check out digital materials for 1 or 2 weeks.

In order to log into the SEO Library Consortium, users must select the second [select library] option, which reads “If your library is a member of The Ohio eBook Project Consortium, please select your library from the list below”. Users enter their CCPL library card number and PIN to log in. The SEO Library Consortium allows users to check out digital materials for 1, 2, or 3 weeks. The SEO Library Consortium also offers Disney Digital Books, which can be checked out and read on Windows and Mac computers using your web browser.

Make sure your card is active and that you have a PIN number.

Make sure your card is active. If it needs to be renewed, you can come into any Clermont County Public Library (CCPL) branch with your picture ID and something with your current address (if your picture ID does not have it listed). Cards need to be renewed every year to be considered active. Any fines must be paid down to $0.00 in order to renew your card.

Downloadable books will not show up in your regular CCPL account. However, if your CCPL account has fines at $10.01 or over, you will not be able to download any books until it is under $10.01.

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• If you do not have a PIN number, you can set it up on the Clermont County Public Library website.

1. Go to .

2. Click on “Catalog & Account”.

3. Click “View Your Record” tab on the top of the page.

4. Input your name and library card number, and click “Submit”. You will be prompted to create a new PIN number (Must be at least 6 characters long-letters or numbers).

• You can also come in to your local CCPL branch and the staff will be able to help you set up your PIN there.

• If you received a new library card number after beginning to use the Ohio eBook Project’s resources, you must let us know so that we can transfer your digital checkouts and holds to your new account. Please include your old and new library card number and your email address in an email, or let us know at the branch when you switch numbers.

Step 1: Register Your Kindle with Amazon

Follow the steps on Amazon’s pages for your Kindle. Amazon’s Getting Started page is a great place to go to find detailed instructions. You will also need to create an Amazon account with your email address if you have not done so previously.

Step 2: Browse & Checkout:

1. Go to the Ohio eBook Project or SEO Library Consortium. Browse for a Kindle title, and check out.

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2. Click the 'Get for Kindle' button. This opens the website. You may be required to sign in with your account if you are not already logged in.

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3. Select a Kindle device or Kindle reading app. Click the 'Get library book' button and sync your device or app to download the book, or choose to send it to your device via USB.

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Step 3: Transfer your eBook to your Kindle:

An active Wi-Fi connection is required for wireless delivery to a Kindle device.

• Certain publishers’ titles are not available for over-the air delivery. If over-the air delivery is not available, you will need to download the title, and then load it on to your Kindle over USB. If your Kindle is not Wi-Fi capable or you do not have an active Wi-Fi connection, you can use a USB cord.

Returning Kindle library books early:

You can return your Kindle library books early.

1. Log in to Amazon.

2. Click on “Manage my Kindle”. You can find your library books under “All items”.

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3. Find which library Kindle book you want to return and click on the “Action” button next to any title to view more details about any book that you've borrowed including the expiration date.

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4. Click “Return this book”

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5. It should disappear immediately; if not, sync your Kindle with your Amazon account.

Transferring eBooks to your Kindle via USB (tutorial video available at link)

Both Macintosh and Windows users can download and transfer content from a computer to a Kindle device through a USB cable. When your Kindle device is plugged into your computer, it will appear as a removable mass-storage device.

System requirements:

• Windows-based: Windows 2000 or later.

• Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or later.

• USB port: An available port or an attached USB hub with an available port.

Downloading content from your Kindle Library to your computer:

If you have already purchased/checked out the book, magazine or newspaper you wish to transfer to your Kindle via USB, visit Manage Your Kindle and locate the item you want to download from the "All Items" section. Filter your view for or search your library to quickly find an item.

• There may be limits on the number of devices (usually 6) that can simultaneously use a single book.

1. Click on the "Actions" button beside the title and select "Download & transfer via USB."

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2. Select the Kindle device you will transfer the file to and click the "Download" button.

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• If you have more than one Kindle device registered to the account, you will see a pop-up window asking you to choose a device. If you do not select the correct Kindle device, you will be unable to open the content on that device.

3. You may be prompted to open or save the file; choose "Save" and select a location that is easy to find again, such as the desktop.

4. Once the file has been saved, connect your Kindle to your computer using a USB cable.

• On some computers, the downloaded file will appear at the bottom of your screen. You can click on the arrow next to the file name of your downloaded book to open it up in its folder.

Connecting your Kindle to your computer:

1. Plug the larger end of a USB cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub connected to your computer.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the micro-USB port on the bottom of your Kindle device.

When connected to your computer, your Kindle will go into USB drive mode and its battery will be recharged by the computer. Your wireless service is temporarily shut off and you will not receive any of your subscriptions while in this mode. Also, your Kindle device is not usable as a reading device while you are in USB drive mode, but will return right to where you were once you safely eject the Kindle device from your computer.

Transferring eBooks to your Kindle:

1. Once you've connected your Kindle to a computer using a USB cable, your Kindle will appear in the same location as external USB drives usually appear. For Windows users, this is typically in the "Computer" or "My Computer" menu. For Mac users, the drive will appear on the desktop.

2. Open the Kindle drive. You will see several folders inside, one of which will be named "Documents." This is the folder into which you will move the downloaded file.

3. Locate the downloaded file and copy it into the documents folder. You can generally copy files by clicking and dragging the file to the folder.

4. Safely eject your Kindle device from your computer and unplug the USB cable. Your content will appear on the Home screen.

5. You are ready to read your Library Kindle eBook!

Remember, your Kindle device will only recognize the files you've transferred if:

• The file is a supported file type.

• Files are transferred to the correct folder for their type.

• Files are free of digital rights management (DRM) software.

Other information about your Kindle & your library books:

Q: What happens to my notes and highlights when the checkout expires?

A: If you choose to purchase the book from the Kindle Store or check it out again at a later date, all of your notes and highlights will be preserved.

Support:

If you find yourself stuck and need assistance, you have several different options.

• You can explore the Ohio eBook Project Help Page, which provides videos and help information for specific eReaders, including Kindles.

• Or… Contact Clermont County library staff at our Ohio eBooks Project Support Link. Fill out the required information and we will get back to you. If it can’t wait, give us a call at one of our CCPL branches.

• Or… You can contact Kindle Support. You can also call toll-free at 1-866-321-8851.

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