Socorro Public Library is happy to introduce a new eBook collection, Axis 360. Axis 360 works with the
free Blio, Bluefire and Adobe Digital Editions (for PC or Mac) eBook reading software that you may
download to your computer, tablet, or other compatible device. If you do not know which application
or software to use, please contact the library.
Axis 360 Magic Wall titles will currently run on Android, iOS, and Windows PC devices. When a title is
checked out through the Axis 360 Magic Wall, it can be moved to multiple devices which support Blio,
such as an iPhone, iPad or Kindle Fire.
Socorro Public Library
How to Checkout/Download E-Books (Axis 360) to your Readers with Blio
1. Visit the library’s website at: www.adobelibrary.org and click on the banner link that says
“Download E-books” or visit socorro.axis360.baker-taylor.com
2. By following the banner link or visiting the above site, you will reach our
magic wall. This
contains our selection of current fiction titles for adults and young adults. Browse until you find
a title you would like to checkout. (You may also search by title, author, series, subject)
3. Select the
format you would like your book in (either Blio or Epub, differences explained below)
and click Checkout Now.
4. You will be prompted to enter your
Library Card ID and
Password. For first-time users, your ID
is spl and then your library card number.
Ex.: spl82300 your password is
spl. After entering
these, you will be able to change your password and add an email address and name for your
account.
5. Once you have logged in and checked out your book, you will be prompted to
login into your
Blio account. (Instructions for setting up Blio below.) Login with your username and password
and your book will be delivered to your device via Blio.
6.
You are done!
Open the Blio application on your device and your e-book selection will
download automatically.
At this time, Axis 360 is compatible with many devices, however Kindle e-readers (with the exception of
the Kindle Fire) and the Nook HD are
NOT compatible. Please check back to see if these devices become
compatible.
If you need additonal help, please refer to the “
Help” portion of the Axis 360 Magic Wall for detailed
information about Axis 360 and its components or contact the staff at the library.
EPub vs. Blio
The main difference in the two types of Ebooks for downloads is the devices on which they will work.
For Nooks, Color Nooks, Sony or Kobo eReaders, you will need to download the EPub versions of these
books using Adobe Digital Editions. You must have this software loaded on both your PC and device. For
Android devices, iOS devices and the Kindle Fire, eBooks can be download with Blio and sometimes
Bluefire. You must have the software loaded onto your device before you will be able to read your
eBook. The Kindle Fire may require some extra assistance. If you would like more detailed information
on how to download or set up any of these applications, please contact the library.
