eBook Help with a Kindle


"My Help!" is the best way to get help for the specific device you are using.

Get Kindle help.

 


How-to's & Help with Problems & Solutions

1.  How to download a library loaned Kindle eBook

2.  Amazon's Help page for checking out a library book for Kindle including Frequently Asked Questions
 


How to download a library loaned Kindle eBook

1.  Click My Downloadable Account. Login selecting your library and entering your library card number.

2.  Find the title you want to download.
      a. 
For only Kindle titles, click the "Now Available, Library eBooks for Kindle" image in the left menu, or use "Search Keyword" and select "Kindle Book" in the "all formats" field.
      b.  You can check "Only show available titles".
      c.  To the far right of the title:
             -  "add to cart" means the title is available for immediate checkout.
             -  "reserve a title" means there are no available titles and you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
             -  You can also add the title to your wishlist
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3.  To checkout an available title:
      a.  Click "add to cart".
      b.  Click "Proceed to Checkout" (or Continue Browsing).
      c.  Select checkout period (7, 14, or 21 days).
      d.  Confirm checkout.
      e.  Click "Get for Kindle". You will be taken to the Amazon website. Click "Get library book". You may be required to login to your Amazon account if not already logged in, or create a new account.
      f.  Choose to read the book on your Kindle, free reading app for your computer or mobile device, or Kindle Cloud Reader.

4.  To reserve a title or add a title to your wishlist simply click the link and follow the instructions.
 

Download a detailed Kindle tutorial here. It applies to all Jefferson County Library Kindle eBooks.