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Resources on finding and using ebooks, including

Where to get ebooks
What kinds are available (i.e. reference books, leisure reading, books for classes and assignments)
Ways to read ebooks
- dedicated readers
- tablets/phones
- on a computer/laptop
Apps and software for reading books and managing personal collections of books

Using EBSCO ebooks

Ebsco ebooks is a collection of academically oriented ebooks, suitable for use in projects for class papers and assignments. The collection includes over 118,000 titles across all major disciplines.

eBook Collection interface for searching for, reading online, and downloading ebooks

Create an Ebsco personal account
1) Click on 'Sign in' near the top middle of the screen (in the blue bar)
2) Click on 'create a new account' to the right of the yellow 'log in' button
3) This link will open in a new tab/window if you need to switch back to see the steps
Adobe Digital Editions download page
You will also need to have Adobe Digital editions installed on your computer to:
1) Download EBSCO ebooks for offline use
2)Transferring a downloaded book to a dedicated e-ink (i.e. black & white) reading device
Using Ebsco ebooks help sheet
Guide for searching, reading, downloading and annotating ebooks
Downloading Ebsco ebooks to an iPad or Android tablet
Instructions for downloading titles from the browser on your tablet to the Bluefire reading app (available for IOS and Android)
Adobe ID
Thirdly, you will need an Adobe ID to authorize your computer or mobile device to use EBSCO ebooks. You can get an Adobe ID at the link above, or from the Adobe Digital Editions program 'help' menu

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