To access Axis 360 titles from a desktop computer (including Mac OS), go to the Axis 360 website, log into your account with your 14-digit library card number and PIN, go to CHECKOUTS and locate your title, and then click the READ NOW or LISTEN NOW button. The title will load in a tab within the web browser. To download ADE for your desktop, click. For ADE-specific help, click here. Check Out EPUB/PDF Titles. Find the EPUB/PDF title you wish to check out on your school or library’s Axis 360 website. Select EPUB or PDF for the Format and click Checkout. Connect your e-ink reader to your computer via a USB cable. You should see your. Axis 360 Ebooks on Windows Computers with Axis 360 Desktop Reader Reminder--Using the Axis 360 Desktop Reader for the FIRST TIME Please note that you must have an eBook already checked out before accessing the Desktop Reader for the first time.
This app is only available on the App Store for iOS devices.
Description
Axis 360 gives library and school users the ability to search, browse and discover ebooks and/or digital audiobooks available for lending through their public library or school with ease. Designed to provide a mobile experience for users of the Axis 360 digital media library, the Axis 360 app lets you sync with your local library or school’s digital collection, allowing you to check out materials in a user interface optimized for your device.
The free app allows you to browse, check out and read ebooks or listen to audiobooks in a single app.
To find out if your local library or school participates, please visit http://www.baker-taylor.com/axis360/find-a-library.htm.
Axis 360 is a service from Baker & Taylor, the premier distributor of books and entertainment products.
What’s New
We’ve smooshed the following bugs in our latest release:
• Annoyed with constant syncing? So were we! We continue to make improvements.
• Our audiobook engine has been updated to be more reliable.
• Addresses an Internet connection issue when the Internet really is available.
Works ok but definitely needs some work
The developers need to open the app in multiple devices. The search feature is horrible. Im hoping its just on the iPad, but i doubt it. Going through my stuff is frustrating because it makes you constantly start from the checked out list, even when “back” should take you back to your wish list. The “read more” link is covered in other links and words so 9 times out of 10 when you try to get a longer synopsis, it takes you to an incorrect link. There can be issues with downloading a book. When it doesn’t finish downloading, it can give you an error with something like you have already downloaded this book. Nothing is more frustrating than when you wait for 4 months on a waiting list for this book and then cant download it because of a glitch. I have used a ton of other book reader apps and this one is the one that’s connected to my library, but the app needs quite a few updates. Please fix it. This could be a fantastic app if you just tweak it a little bit and work out all the bugs. Just use it and when you have to take more 5 extras steps more than usual to get somewhere, fix it.
Problems with both ebook and audiobook
I am so mad that my library switched to this app for books. I have had more than one book that I check out and download, only to discover that the only thing available to view is the cover page. I have tried to remove the book and redownload, but does not work. I have even returned and checked out the books again, but that does not work either. What is particularly frustrating is to be on a waiting list for a book for weeks, only for this issue to arise.
Now I am having issues with an audiobook. My kids and I have been listening to a kids book while on a car trip. At one point the book did not move to the next chapter, but just abruptly stopped. I hit play, only to discover that we were no longer at the same place. I couldn’t remember what chapter we were on, and wasn’t about to search while driving, so we had to wait to restart the book. We did start it back up and listened to it successfully for that day’s drive. But when I went to start it a couple days later for our return trip it will not load. It just spins and tells me it is loading, and eventually the app closes. I tried removing and redownloading the book. Nope. So I am now facing a long car trip without the book to help keep my kids quiet and entertained. Thanks, Axis 360 for the hellish car trip I am now facing.
Good for reading books but not for finding books
Once you have the book you want, the reader itself is great. I like the black background with white text as it saves battery life and is easier on the eyes, especially at night. Have not had issues with checking out books others have reported. Returning a book I have finished is easy too.
The app needs improvements for searching for books and customizing things. I like certain genres and would be great to be able to save search options so I can quickly get to the subheadings I want to look at. Currently have to find a book in the sub-genre and then select the sub-genre the book is defined under to see more of the same. Hit the back key and you have to start all over. I have saved books in the sub-genre to my wishlist to shortcut this. Being able to save filter options for genres would be a great improvement.
Also would like to customize the MyLibrary tab. I don’t read children’s books but it is on the MyLibrary tab taking up space.
Information
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Supports
Axis 360 Desktop Reader Download For Windows 7
Family Sharing
With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.