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Enjoying 3M eBooks using a PC
How do I get started? (using Mozilla Firefox)
Enjoying 3M eBooks using a PC Register for an Adobe account (or use your existing account) Download and install Adobe Digital Editions on your PC or Mac Download and install 3M Cloud Library software Make sure you have installed the software necessary (if any)
to use your e-reader Log into the 3M Cloud Library app on your PC by selecting
your state and library, and entering your library card number and PIN
Browse and select an eBook Checkout and download an eBook Transfer the eBook to your eReader OR Search our online catalog to select and checkout a book Return books early
3M compatible tethered devices
• NOOK• Sony Reader• Kobo• Pandigital• Literati• 3M eReader• (NOT Kindle)
Register for an Adobe ID at www.adobe.com/account.html
Create an Adobe ID
Adobe Digital Editions and DRM eBooks are digital versions of printed books that can be
read on a variety of electronic reading devices like the Nook, iPad, and many different types of smart phones. The Adobe EPUB format uses Adobe Digital Rights Management (DRM).
DRM is managed by the software Adobe Digital Editions. EPUB eBooks can be downloaded and read on a PC or
Mac. Both PC and Mac users must download Adobe Digital
Editions and authenticate their computers with an Adobe ID.
The Adobe ID used to authenticate the computer must be the same ID used to authenticate reading devices (Nook, Kobo, etc.)
Download and install the appropriate Adobe Digital Editions www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/
Authorize your computer After ADE has installed, the set up assistant
should start Press “Continue” to authorize your computer Use your personal Adobe ID to authorize your
computer You must authorize your computer with your
Adobe ID to transfer eBooks to your device
Download the 3M Cloud Library app to your PC from www.ebook.3m.com/library/patrons/
Click on the appropriate App
Download Cloud Library to your PC
Save file
Double click on downloaded file to execute
Run the file
Work through the set-up wizard and install the App
Open the 3M Cloud Library app on your PC by clicking on the shortcut on your desktop
Sign in by selecting your state and library, and entering your library barcode and PIN
Activate using your own Adobe ID and password so you can transfer titles to your own device
Browse the shelves, search or read
Browse and select a book to check outNavigation icons at the top of the screen allow you to browse by:Shelves (a topical selection of titles) orCategories (complete listing of titles)OR to search for specific titles or authorsOR to view your checked out booksUse Advanced Search to limit results to currently available titles
Choose a book and click the cover
Check it out
MyBooks shows all books checked out
To read a book, click on the cover
Transfer book to your device
Turn on your device
Connect it to the PC with a USB cable
A green “Transfer to Device” banner will appear on each title
Click the green banner and the title will transfer to your device
Safely eject your device
Search, download and return 3M eBooks through our online catalog
Go to our online catalog and sign into your Polaris account
Use your library barcode number and 4 digit PIN to log into your account
Browse the online catalog for a 3M eBook
Choose a title to check out or put on hold
Click on Check Out
Success! Now close the pop-up and minimize your browser
Open the 3M Cloud Library app on your PC by clicking on the shortcut on your desktop
If prompted when the Cloud Library opens, be sure to activate using your own Adobe ID
Click on the My Books tab to see your books and click on the cover to download
Transfer book to your device
Turn on your device
Connect it to the PC with a USB cable
A green “Transfer to Device” banner will appear on each title
Click the green banner and the title will transfer to your device
Safely eject your device
Return books early
Sign into your library account
Go to My Account – Items Out
Click Check In
If the book you want is checked out, place a hold
Sign into your library account and click on Place Hold Now
You will be notified by email when the book is available for you to check out
When you get the email notification, sign into your library account (or 3M Cloud Library account) and go to Requests. Click on Check Out.
OR when you log into your 3M Cloud Library account, a pop-up appears alerting you that your request is available.
Go to the MyBooks tab to see the requested book ready to check out.