Which State Library Service Do I Want?
Now that we are trying more than one ebooks platform, some people only want to use one system, and ask questions trying to decide which is best for them. Below are some notes on each system. Please realize you may use all of our digital books platforms if you want.
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Option/Question |
3M Cloud Library |
Freading |
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Checkout Type |
Like a traditional library. You check out copies of ebooks we purchased, and if all copies of that book are checked out you put the book on hold, waiting your turn. |
Like a rental system. All of the ebooks here are always available. Your account is issued 5 tokens a week to check out books. |
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What is available there? |
eBooks in fiction and some non-fiction |
eBooks in fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels |
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I own a.... |
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Windows Computer |
X |
X |
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Mac Computer |
X |
X |
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eReader (Nook, Sony, Kobo, etc) |
XAndroid mobile app also works for Nook Color & higher. |
X |
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iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch - Mobile App |
X |
X |
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Android Tablet or Phone - Mobile App |
X |
X |
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Kindle Fire - Mobile App (regular Kindles not compatible ) |
X |
Continue on to the:
- 3M Cloud Library instructions page.
- Freading Instructions page.
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