using the 3m cloud library
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How to Read eBooks Using the 3M Cloud Service
3M Cloud is an eBooks lending system for full color eBooks that you can download and read via the 3M Cloud Library app. Access your eBooks across different devices, including iPads, iPhones, Android phones and devices, Nooks, Kobos, Macs, and PCs. Step 1: Gather your information
• An eligible library card number (or username) and library PIN • A device to read the book: personal computer, Nook, Sony, or Kobo eReader,
Android smart phone or tablet, Kindle Fire or an iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad Step 2: Find a Book You can find 3M titles in the library catalog at https://marinet.lib.ca.us/ or you can go directly to the 3M service.
• Browse the collection of books by Shelves or Categories • or Search for a specific title
Start from the Marin County Library website: www.marinlibrary.org • Under Quick Links, click on
“Download eBooks & more,” • Choose 3M Cloud Library
Start by installing the 3M Cloud App on your mobile device (see Steps 4 and 5), then browse and checkout through the app.
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• Under the Categories Tab, use the dropdown menu on the right hand side to limit your search to available books. Or, broaden the search to include the entire 3M Cloud library, and if you see books not owned by Marin County, add them to the wish list.
Step 3: Check Out a Book.
• Click on a title that interests you and 3M Cloud will prompt you to login with your library card number and PIN.
• Click on the Check Out button.
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Step 4: Get a reading App to read the book. A mobile app for a smart phone or tablet, the Mac or PC app for laptops and desktops, or use the PC App to transfer to your eReader.
• From your mobile device, go to your App store and search for 3M Cloud Library.
• Download the free App onto your device.
OR
• From the 3M Cloud site at your computer, click on the Reader Apps button.
• Choose the App that is right for your device, download and install it.
• iOS App -‐ iPod, iPad, iPhone • Android App -‐ Android tablets and smartphones • PC App -‐ Windows computer and to transfer to
eReaders • Nook App -‐ Nook Color or Tablet • Mac App – Mac desktop or laptop (must use Safari to
download the App) • Kindle Fire App -‐ (3M Cloud is not compatible with
regular Kindles) Step 5: Read your book… on your mobile device by logging in to the App.
• Find your library, then • Use your library card number (or username) and PIN to log into 3M Cloud.
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Read your book…on your Nook or Kobo eReader by transferring it from your computer.
• Download the Windows or Mac 3M Cloud app to your computer. • Install/open the application. The PC and Mac applications require an Adobe ID
to manage digital rights when transferring to a Nook or Kobo Reader. When you open the application, you can use an existing Adobe ID, if you have one, or have one automatically generated. Make sure to use an existing one if you have one.
• Plug your eReader into your computer and the 3M Cloud app will recognize it and give you the option to transfer a book to your eReader from the My Books page.
Step 6: Explore other features
• Check out more titles, manage your holds, and manage your account, from the 3M Cloud website or from your device.
• Tap on the top of the screen for more mobile app features.
Find new books by browsing Shelves, Categories or Search for a specific title.
Download and read books you have checked out from the My Books tab.
Take notes and add bookmarks Change the font size and background Close the reader to get back to the 3M App and your other titles.
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Quick Tips
• Once you have downloaded and installed the App, you can search for and check out books directly from the App. You do not need a PC.
• There are some variations in how the App is downloaded to each individual device. Follow any screen instructions for your own device.
FAQs How many books can I check out? 8 maximum checked out. These don’t count
against your other checkouts. Can I put books on hold? Yes -‐ up to 10 titles can be held. Set up an email
address within 3M Cloud for notifications when they are available. Cancel holds through the MyBooks tab.
Can I return books early? Books expire automatically after the checkout period, but you can return them early using the CheckIn feature.
How long can I keep the books? 21 days Can I renew books? No. But if there is no hold on the book, you can
check it out again immediately. Do I need a separate account for the 3M Cloud service?
No. You use your library card and PIN to access the service.
Troubleshooting Tips
• Make sure you use the same login credentials for every login. If you use a username and PIN for one, and your library card number and PIN for another, all your books may not show up in all places.
• If you click on the link “Go to full library catalog” you end up in the Marin County Library catalog – go back to the 3M App and click on Shelves or Categories to browse in the 3M Cloud Library.