eResource Basics

New to eBooks?  There are a few things you need to set up if you are checking out eBooks for the first time.  Depending on what vendor your library is using for eResources (eBooks, eAudiobooks, ePubs, etc.) will determine what you will need to download for your device.

Getting Started

What eResource vendors does your library use?  Your library could use Axis 360, OverDrive, and/or 3M.  Check with your library staff to see which ones are available at your library.  This topic will help sort out what is required for the format you want to use with Axis 360 or OverDrive.  For instructions on how to download click the applicable link for the desired format.  A list of compatible devices is also shown for each format

 

Axis 360

 

eAudiobooks

 

Use with an Android phone, Android tablet, iPhone, iPad
 

eBooks

 

Use with an Android phone, Android tablet, Windows PC, iPhone, iPad

 

ePub

 

Use with iPhone, iPad, Nook, Nook tablet, Sony Reader, Windows phone, Windows PC, Android phone, Android tablets, KindleFire, Microsoft Surface, MAC, Nexus

 

ePDFs  

 

Use with Kobo, Nook, Nook tablet, Sony Reader, MAC, Windows PC

 

OverDrive

 

eAudiobooks

 

Use with iPhone, iPad, iPod, Windows PC, Windows phone, Kindle Fire, Nook tablet, Android phones, Android tablets, Microsoft Surface, MAC, Nexus

 

eBooks


Use with Kindle, Kindle Fire, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, MAC, Windows PC, Nexus tablet, Android tablets, Android phones, Microsoft Surface

 

ePub

 

Use with iPhone, iPad, Nook, Nook tablet, Sony Reader, Windows Phone, Windows PC, Android tablets, Kindle Fire, Android phones, Microsoft Surface, MAC, Nexus

 

ePDFs

 

Use with Kobo, Nook, Nook tablet, Sony Reader, MAC, Windows PC

 

For more information about specific devices see OverDrive Help.