eBooks
The Axis 360 eBooks by Baker & Taylor are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please click on the Axis 360 logo under Site Map to access the eBooks.
To begin to use this system. You must first prepare your handheld device or computer for eBooks.
Getting Started with the
Axis 360 Mobile App
INSTALL | Install the free Axis 360
app by visiting the Apple App StoreSM or
Google PlayTM store and search for
Axis 360.
LOGIN | Once downloaded, find your
library by location or library name. Enter
your Library ID (or barcode) and PIN (if
applicable). If you do not know your
Library ID and/or PIN, ask your librarian for
assistance.
BROWSE | The My Library (H),
Browse (5) and Search (M) functions
make exploring your library’s digital
collection easy. My Library (H) displays
the collection’s featured titles, Browse (5)
allows you to explore by category and the
search functionality displays titles based
on keywords you have entered.
The and icons displayed in the
top right corner of each title indicate if it
is an ebook or digital audiobook. When
these icons appear in grey, they are not
presently available for checkout, but can
be placed on hold.
CHECKOUT AND READ | Once you’ve selected an ebook or digital audiobook, tap
the Checkout button to borrow the item. Once the download is complete, your title will
automatically open and you may begin reading immediately. My Stuff ( ) contains your
Checked Out, Wish List and On Hold titles.
EARLY RETURN | Checked-out items will automatically return at the end of the loan
period. However, if you wish to return an item early, go to your Checked Out items under
the My Stuff ( ) tab and tap the title you wish to return and select Return.
Getting Started with the
Axis 360 Desktop Reader
INSTALL | To download the desktop reader on a Windows computer, visit your
library’s Axis 360 App Zone.
You must check out an ebook prior to logging into the desktop reader for the first
time. Browse and check out titles via your library’s Axis 360 website and/or the
Axis 360 mobile app.
LOGIN | Click Sign In and search for your library by location or name. Once you’ve
selected your library from the search results, enter your library card number (or
barcode) and PIN (if applicable) in the associated fields. Click Sign In again to log into
the application. If you do not know your Library ID and/or PIN, ask your librarian for assistance.
READ | Once your checked-out title(s) appear on the shelf, click on the ebook to
begin downloading. After the download is complete, click the ebook again to start
reading.
Note: If recently checked out titles do not appear, click the refresh button near the
filter options.
EARLY RETURN | Your checked-out item will automatically return at the end of the
loan period. However, if you wish to return an item early, hover over the ebook jacket
and click the Info button. Click Return Item.
The Axis 360 desktop reader currently supports ebooks only.
Enjoy ebooks from your local library with the Axis 360 desktop
reader on a Windows® PC! eBooks that are checked out via your
library’s Axis 360 website and/or the Axis 360 mobile app can
be read in the desktop reader.
