3M Ereader FAQs
What is a 3M Ereader?
- The 3M Ereader is a supplement to our [1]3M Cloud Library [2] ebook service. If you don't have your own ereader, smartphone, or tablet, you can still enjoy the 3M Cloud Library by checking out a 3M Ereader.
- 3M Ereaders do not come preloaded with ebooks. Instead, you choose books to check out from the 3M Cloud Library [2] and download them to the 3M Ereader from your home PC or Mac computer.
How do I get ebooks onto the 3M Ereader?
- You will need a home PC or Mac computer and the 3M Cloud Library PC App [3].
- From the PC or Mac App, you can browse, checkout, and download ebooks to a 3M Ereader from the 3M Cloud Library [2].
How many 3M Ereaders does the library offer?
- We have 30 3M Ereaders
How do I check out a 3M Ereader?
- Call us at 708-383-8200 to check availability, ask at a service desk, or place a hold now, the same way you do for any library item, either online [4] or in person.
What do I need to check out a 3M Ereader?
- You need an Oak Park Public LIbrary Card
- 3M Ereaders and the 3M Cloud Library service are not currently available for non-residents
When I check out a 3M Ereader, what else comes with it?
In each 3M Ereader bag, there are 4 things:
- The 3M Ereader
- A case
- A power cord and adapter
- An instruction card
How long can I keep a 3M Ereader?
- The 3M Ereader loan period is 3 weeks
How and where can I return a 3M Ereader?
- This is the big difference between 3M Ereaders and books. You must return your 3M Ereader to a staff member at the very same service desk in the same library you checked it out from.
- Never use a book return, since any damage will be charged to your library account.
Can I see if a specific title is available for a 3M Ereader?
- Yes. You can browse through the titles available on the 3M Cloud Library web portal [5].
How much does it cost if I return a 3M Ereader late?
- Overdue fines are $1 a day.
What if I damage or lose something that came with the 3M Ereader?
You will need to replace the part at full cost. Replacement pricing includes:
- 3M Ereader - $99
- 3M Ereader case - $20
What else do I need to know?
You can:
- Have one device at a time
- Keep it up to three weeks (one load period)
- Renew it up to two times
You can’t:
- Download content from any other services except the 3M Cloud Library
- Connect to Wi-Fi, so no Facebook, Twitter, web access
If you have more questions, email us. [6]
