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Ebook Central

Alternative names: Ebrary, Ebook Library, EBL

Download to Desktop or to Mobile Devices

In order to download the entire ebook to your desktop, you need to install Adobe Digital Editions. Be sure to check the supported devices (the Kindle is not supported).

To download the ebook title to your device (iOS or Android) first download the free app Bluefire Reader.

Note: The option to download the entire ebook is not available for all Ebook Central books. Please check the Availability section in the book main page.  Additionally, keep in mind that the download is temporary, access to the book will expire after 7 or 14 days.

If downloaded to a desktop the ebook will open in Adobe Digital Editions.

If downloaded to a device it will open in the app Bluefire Reader.

Downloading Instructions

Downloading options will be different depending on the status of the ebook. Please check the Availability section for information on usage permissions:

  • multiple copies of the ebook titles – multiple downloads and unlimited users that can view the ebook
  • one copy of the ebook title - restrictions on use do apply - one download and two more simultaneous  users can view the ebook

The Availability section will also provide information on the number of pages that can be copied, printed and if the ebook can be downloaded.

Full Download:

Click on Available for Full Download.

Dialog boxes will open with instructions on downloading to the desktop.

The first step is to identify the type of device you are using and download the free Adobe Digital Editions, an ebook content manager. A free Adobe ID is required to transfer the ebook to another device.

Screen shots below for step by step directions:

 

 

Download A Chapter Or Pages

Select Chapter Download from the toolbar or the book information page.

 


Choose to download a chapter or a page range as a PDF.

  • Select a chapter from the drop down menu.
  • Select page numbers from the toolbar not from the ebook pages.


Click OK and the PDF will be downloaded to your computer.

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