chalkyhill Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Im on a 457 with the OH - is it possible to take out a library card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Yes it will be, you'll need proof of address and something with your signature on. Not on a PR but I took a utility bill and my passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeremy Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hiya I've had a search in these forums and on Google but can't find any info on public libraries outside of the Perth metro area. Can anyone tell me if there are libraries in the Secret Harbour/Warnbro/Waikiki area please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Hi Jeremy City of Rockingham - Locations, Contacts and Opening Times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkyhill Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Looking at the price of books here - I think ill just borrow in oz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 They are expensive here (I think they have GST added but not sure), KMart and Big W are good for books, I also order from Book depository in the UK - free delivery to Aus (although I'm sure the delivery is hidden in the price of the book), but still cheaper. I also go to shops where you can swop books, you have to spend a minimal amount (depending on how many you take back), but you can generally pick up lots of latest realeases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeremy Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Hi Jeremy City of Rockingham - Locations, Contacts and Opening Times Thanks Ali, just the info I was looking for. Looking at the price of books here - I think ill just borrow in oz! My wife and I have bought e-book readers and downloaded around 2000 books each. That should do us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkyhill Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 I was thinking about getting the kindle now that its so much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeremy Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 To be honest I couldn't recommend one over the other. A few pieces of advice I can give: don't worry about wifi - you won't want to browse with them because their limited graphics don't believe the battery life - the bumf will say so many thousands of page turns but it will really be 10% of that number get one with a memory card slot - once you discover the multitude of "free" sources on the web you'll go download mad they are very easy on the eyes - but you can't see anything in the dark so you might want to look into a screen light Overall I'm very glad I bought mine. I haven't touched a real book in months. Hope that helps you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkyhill Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 To be honest I couldn't recommend one over the other. A few pieces of advice I can give: don't worry about wifi - you won't want to browse with them because their limited graphics don't believe the battery life - the bumf will say so many thousands of page turns but it will really be 10% of that number get one with a memory card slot - once you discover the multitude of "free" sources on the web you'll go download mad they are very easy on the eyes - but you can't see anything in the dark so you might want to look into a screen light Overall I'm very glad I bought mine. I haven't touched a real book in months. Hope that helps you See the kindle supports pdf, epub etc which can all be transferred by usb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeremy Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Pretty much all of them use USB for transfers (and charging). The memory card is for extra storage, which is pretty much essential if you get one that plays MP3s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkyhill Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Pretty much all of them use USB for transfers (and charging). The memory card is for extra storage, which is pretty much essential if you get one that plays MP3s. I have an ipod for music - the kindle should store enough books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeremy Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Yeah, I don't listen to music on my ebook reader either, I use my Shuffle for that. But having an e-reader is brilliant. It weighs as much as a small paperback and holds hundreds of books. But it is no good for the nipper, which is why I am looking for libraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkyhill Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 The library is pretty good here - you can take out 12 items at a time which includes books, dvds and cds. Amlib Net Opacs - Main Menu - thats the catalogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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