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EBSCO eBook Help

Get help using EBSCO eBooks!

When to Download eBooks

Downloading EBSCO eBooks can be a lengthy process

Instead of downloading the entire book, we recommend:
  • Viewing the book online--most EBSCO eBooks have unlimited users

  • Saving sections or chapters


If you need to download an eBook, follow the steps below.

Download Instructions

1. Check if you have Adobe Digital Editions installed on your computer.
  • If not use the link below to download the program
2.   Click the Download button

3.   Sign in to your My EBSCO account
  • If you do not have a My EBSCO account, create one using the Sign In link on the toolbar at the top of the page.

4.  Follow the instructions in the pop-up box and click the Download button

Download eBook window


5.  Click the Download button
  • The eBook is added to the Checkout folder, which is accessible from the upper-right corner of the EBSCO page.

6. You will receive a message that your checkout was successful  A pop-up box will appear to open or save the Adobe Digital Editions File.
  • Select Open or Save the file from the resulting dialog box.

  • If you open the file, your eBook will open with Adobe® Digital Editions.

  • If you save the file, the eBook is saved to your computer and can be opened with Adobe® Digital Editions later. 


7.  After the book has been downloaded it should appear in your Adobe Digital Editions account