Three eBook and eAudiobook services available to you!
eBooks & eAudiobooks with Axis 360
You can access eBooks and eAudiobooks through Axis 360. To be able to borrow materials from Axis 360 you must have a valid library card with a PIN, a compatible device, computer or smartphone as well as an internet connection. To view compatible devices and other information you can visit: http://www.baker-taylor.com/pdfs/User_FAQ.pdf
If you are going to be using an eReader, to download eBooks and transfer to the device, you will need to download Adobe Digital Editions which you can download here: Adobe Digital For a more comprehensive guide to Axis 360 for eReaders Click Here.
One thing to remember: when you are using the Axis 360 desktop site to download an eBook, make sure you click on this icon for the ePub format as shown in the picture below in green: 
The other format you see is specifically for patrons who are using mobile devices to access the ebooks. If you check out with this format using the desktop site you will not be able to download your title.
If you are going to be using a mobile device you can download the app, Axis 360, from your applicable app store (Google Play, Apple App Store etc.) You will then do everything you need to within the app.
Helpful Resources for using Axis 360
- Getting started quick guides
- Getting started with Kindle Fire (5th generation only)
- Getting started with Kindle Fire (3rd & 4th generations)
- Axis 360 User FAQs
eBooks & eAudiobooks with Overdrive
eBooks and eAudiobooks are provided to the library through Overdrive and can be borrowed from the library. You can do this provided you have a valid membership card with a PIN, a compatible device, computer or smartphone as well as an internet connection. To view a list of compatible devices you can visit the Overdrive Device Resource Center.
What you need to get started:
If you are using an eReader you will be required to download a free program called Adobe Digital Editions. You will have to make an account with Adobe in order to authorize your computer and device, this is a one time authorization. Since eBooks and eAudiobooks are copyright protected this program will authorize your computer and your device to be able to read copyrighted materials and allow you to transfer the eBooks onto your device. For an instructional video on getting started with Adobe Digital Editions you can click here. If you wish to download eAudiobooks onto your device you will have to download Overdrive, this will allow you to transfer audio files onto your device. To download either of these programs you can click here.
If you are using a mobile device (iPhone, iPad, Tablets, Android devices etc.) you will need to download an app onto your device. This app is free to download and you will find it in your apple app store, google play store etc. depending on your device. All you have to do is search for “Libby”. Once you have downloaded this app and get it set up you will be able to browse, checkout and download all within the app.
Helpful Resources for using Overdrive
Below you will find a list of different device start guides with step by step instructions or video instructions. For additional help please contact the library.
- Getting started with a Windows Computer.
- Getting started with Windows 10
- Getting started with a Mac Computer.
- Getting started with Android/Apple Devices
- Getting started with eReaders.
- Getting started with MP3 Players.
- Reading eBooks with Overdrive Read.
- Listen to eAudiobooks with Overdrive Listen.
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