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eBooks: Guide to Finding and Downloading

Step-by-step instructions for finding and downloading library ebooks onto computers and mobile devices.

Download ProQuest eBooks to a Mobile Device

To download an ebook to a smartphone:

  1. Use your device to search for an ebook in the eBook Central (ProQuest) database;
  2. Click the Full Download button for the book you want (you may need to sign in at this point);
  3. Select your device type (Android or iOS);
  4. ebook Central gives you the option to download the Adobe Digital Editions app. If you have already downloaded it, click "Done with this step";
  5. Click "Download Your Book".

Download EBSCO eBooks to a Mobile Device

Video Tutorial: Downloading EBSCO eBooks to your Mobile Device

 

This section outlines the steps you will follow to download books to your mobile device.

You will need:

  • A Bluefire Reader App (works with Apple, Android or Kindle Fire devices)
  • An Adobe ID
  • Safari Web Browser for Apple devices

Steps

  1. Install the Bluefire Reader from your device's app store if you don't have it installed already
  2. Create an Adobe ID OR enter your existing Adobe ID
  3. Authorize the Bluefire App with your Adobe ID
    • Open the app
    • Enter your Adobe ID and password in the fields provided
    • Authorize
  4. To Download an eBook
    • Use your browser to search Bailey Library's eBook Collection.  Note: make sure you enable pop-ups in your browser.
    • Tap the Download link for the eBook.
    • Log into your MyEBSCOhost folder.  Note: Create an MyEBSCOhost account if you don't already have one.
    • Select Download with longest duration.
    • Pick a format if there is more than one option (PDF or EPUB).
    • Once the eBook is downloaded, Open in the Bluefire Reader to begin reading your book.