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EBSCO eBooks

Tutorials for finding and using eBooks on EBSCOhost.

Downloading eBooks: Working with Adobe Digital Editions

If you're just looking for quick information or reading a brief chapter on ESBCOHost ebook collection, the default interface should be sufficient. But if you want to spend more time reading a particular title, you may find it easier to download the book and read it on your tablet or phone.

The process for downloading eBooks from the EBSCOhost eBook collection varies according to the device you intend to use, and the initial setup can require a bit of work. But downloading and reading books on your device should be fairly seamless once you've completed the initial setup.

For instructions on how to download EBSCOhost ebooks to your portable device, refer to the relevant EBSCO Support file:

Regardless of the device, you will need to first create both a My EBSCOhost account and an Adobe ID:

Note that you will not be able to download EBSCOhost eBooks on campus computers. If you're using a campus computer, you will have to use the online viewer described in the other tutorials in this guide.

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