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Instructions
To Check Out E-Books on your Kindle via Alliance Digital Media
You will need:
• A Kindle
• Hamilton Public Library Card : Pxxx
• PIN : your phone number on record at the library (847-xxxx)
• WiFi Connection
1.Visit www.hamiltonpubliclibrary.org
2.Click on the “Alliance Digital Media”.
3.Log In to Alliance Digital Media
-In the upper right hand of the screen, there is a “log-in” link.
Click it. You will need to have your PIN handy. Choose Hamilton Public Library from the drop-down menu. Enter your PIN. Click “Sign In”
4.Search for a book.
-On the left-hand side, there is a search box. Right under that box, you will
see a link that says “Advanced Search”. Click it.
5.Next, you will see a screen that has a bunch of search options. You only need to fill in the
ones you know.If you just want to browse the books that are able to be downloaded on a Kindle, you
can just fill in the “format” box with “Kindle Book”. Otherwise, enter as much or as little
information as you want.
MAKE SURE YOU FILL IN THE FORMAT BOX WITH “KINDLE BOOK”.
Kindle books are the only formatted print that are compatible with your Kindle.
If you only want to see titles with copies available, check the “only show titles with copies available” box.
6.When you find a title you want to read, you will see one of two options.
“Join waiting list” means that you will be put on a waiting list for that specific item. You
may only have 2 items on your waiting list at a time. You will be prompted to enter your
email address and will receive an email at that address when your item is ready for pick-
up. You will have 2 days to check the item out.
“Add to cart” means that the item is ready for checkout. There is a limit of 2 items that
you can have checked out at a time.
7.When you are finished browsing, click “proceed to checkout”.
8.On this screen, you are given a drop-down box after the words “lending period”. You may
choose between 7, 14 or 21 days. The default is 14 days. It is possible to return the books earlier, if needed.
9.When you have confirmed everything, click “Confirm Check Out”.
10.Now you will see the Download screen. You will see a download button for each book you
have checked out. You must download each item separately. Click on the “Download” button.
11.This will open a new tab (Amazon). Click “Get Library Book”. You will be prompted to enter
your email address and password for AMAZON if you are not already logged in.
12.You will see a drop-down menu that allows you to choose where you want your title to be
delivered. Your Kindle will most likely be the default destination.
13.Click “Continue”.
14.You will get a “Thanks [YOUR NAME]” screen. Your title will be downloaded to your Kindle the
next time your Kindle is connected to a WiFi network.
15.Enjoy!
To RETURN your Kindle Book:
1.If you are done reading your Kindle book early, returning the e-book is simple.
2.Simply visit www.amazon.comand choose Kindle from the left-hand side. Click “Manage your
Kindle” near the bottom of the menu.
3.If you are not already logged in to amazon.com, you will be prompted to do so.
4.You will see all of the items you have downloaded for your Kindle.
5.Any public library book has the words “Public Library” after them.
6.To return a book, select the “actions” button after the title. You will be given a few options.
Click on “Return this book”. You will be asked to make sure you want to return this book. If
you are sure, click “yes”.
7.You will see green text that says “Successfully Returned” for a brief second.
8.The title you have returned will be on the list. If you want to remove it from the list, select
“actions” again and then click “remove from list”.
To DELETE your Kindle Book from your Kindle:
TOUCH SCREEN:
1.Select the title by pressing down on it for 3 seconds. A menu will appear, with several options.
Please choose “Archive Item” from the menu (It will be near the bottom.) Your book should no
longer appear in your main books section.
OTHER KINDLES
1.Select the title and choose “Remove” from the options given.
FAQ
1.What formats are supported by the Kindle?
Kindle books are the only print format that is read by the Kindle. For more information about
audio books and your Kindle, please visit:http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/
2.How many e-Books am I allowed to check out at once?
You are limited to 2 e-Books at a time.
3.How many holds am I allowed to have at once?
You are limited to 2 holds at a time.
4.How long can I check out a title?
You are allowed to check out titles for 7, 14 or 21 days. The default is 14 days. The
instructions above will help you select the lending period you want.
5.How long do I have to pick up a hold once I have received an email?
You have 2 days to check the item out.
6.I have questions that are not answered here, where do I go?
For more information, please visit this page and click “My Help” for help about your specific device.
You will need:
• A Kindle
• Hamilton Public Library Card : Pxxx
• PIN : your phone number on record at the library (847-xxxx)
• WiFi Connection
1.Visit www.hamiltonpubliclibrary.org
2.Click on the “Alliance Digital Media”.
3.Log In to Alliance Digital Media
-In the upper right hand of the screen, there is a “log-in” link.
Click it. You will need to have your PIN handy. Choose Hamilton Public Library from the drop-down menu. Enter your PIN. Click “Sign In”
4.Search for a book.
-On the left-hand side, there is a search box. Right under that box, you will
see a link that says “Advanced Search”. Click it.
5.Next, you will see a screen that has a bunch of search options. You only need to fill in the
ones you know.If you just want to browse the books that are able to be downloaded on a Kindle, you
can just fill in the “format” box with “Kindle Book”. Otherwise, enter as much or as little
information as you want.
MAKE SURE YOU FILL IN THE FORMAT BOX WITH “KINDLE BOOK”.
Kindle books are the only formatted print that are compatible with your Kindle.
If you only want to see titles with copies available, check the “only show titles with copies available” box.
6.When you find a title you want to read, you will see one of two options.
“Join waiting list” means that you will be put on a waiting list for that specific item. You
may only have 2 items on your waiting list at a time. You will be prompted to enter your
email address and will receive an email at that address when your item is ready for pick-
up. You will have 2 days to check the item out.
“Add to cart” means that the item is ready for checkout. There is a limit of 2 items that
you can have checked out at a time.
7.When you are finished browsing, click “proceed to checkout”.
8.On this screen, you are given a drop-down box after the words “lending period”. You may
choose between 7, 14 or 21 days. The default is 14 days. It is possible to return the books earlier, if needed.
9.When you have confirmed everything, click “Confirm Check Out”.
10.Now you will see the Download screen. You will see a download button for each book you
have checked out. You must download each item separately. Click on the “Download” button.
11.This will open a new tab (Amazon). Click “Get Library Book”. You will be prompted to enter
your email address and password for AMAZON if you are not already logged in.
12.You will see a drop-down menu that allows you to choose where you want your title to be
delivered. Your Kindle will most likely be the default destination.
13.Click “Continue”.
14.You will get a “Thanks [YOUR NAME]” screen. Your title will be downloaded to your Kindle the
next time your Kindle is connected to a WiFi network.
15.Enjoy!
To RETURN your Kindle Book:
1.If you are done reading your Kindle book early, returning the e-book is simple.
2.Simply visit www.amazon.comand choose Kindle from the left-hand side. Click “Manage your
Kindle” near the bottom of the menu.
3.If you are not already logged in to amazon.com, you will be prompted to do so.
4.You will see all of the items you have downloaded for your Kindle.
5.Any public library book has the words “Public Library” after them.
6.To return a book, select the “actions” button after the title. You will be given a few options.
Click on “Return this book”. You will be asked to make sure you want to return this book. If
you are sure, click “yes”.
7.You will see green text that says “Successfully Returned” for a brief second.
8.The title you have returned will be on the list. If you want to remove it from the list, select
“actions” again and then click “remove from list”.
To DELETE your Kindle Book from your Kindle:
TOUCH SCREEN:
1.Select the title by pressing down on it for 3 seconds. A menu will appear, with several options.
Please choose “Archive Item” from the menu (It will be near the bottom.) Your book should no
longer appear in your main books section.
OTHER KINDLES
1.Select the title and choose “Remove” from the options given.
FAQ
1.What formats are supported by the Kindle?
Kindle books are the only print format that is read by the Kindle. For more information about
audio books and your Kindle, please visit:http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/
2.How many e-Books am I allowed to check out at once?
You are limited to 2 e-Books at a time.
3.How many holds am I allowed to have at once?
You are limited to 2 holds at a time.
4.How long can I check out a title?
You are allowed to check out titles for 7, 14 or 21 days. The default is 14 days. The
instructions above will help you select the lending period you want.
5.How long do I have to pick up a hold once I have received an email?
You have 2 days to check the item out.
6.I have questions that are not answered here, where do I go?
For more information, please visit this page and click “My Help” for help about your specific device.
