How to...Find & Download eBooks

Kindle E-readers allow for the viewing of PDFs only.  Depending on the database, you may only be able to download a limited number of PDFs of eBook chapters/sections or an eBook for a limited amount of time through your Kindle E-reader or Kindle app.

1.  Once you have selected an eBook from the library catalog, navigate to view the full text. For example, for EBSCO eBooks, click on PDF Full Text.  If asked, sign into your account with the database or create a free account.

2. Depending on the database, you may be allowed to download only a certain number or pages or download the ebook for a certain period of time.  When the options appear on the screen, choose the option that you would like and save the page onto your computer in .PDF format.

3. You can view PDF files on your computer, or you can transfer them to Kindle using a USB cable. Your Kindle will appear as a mass storage device when connected to your computer. Simply drag and drop the PDF from your computer onto the Kindle. 

Note: Only 2nd Generation Kindle devices have a built in PDF viewer. You will not be able to transfer PDFs to earlier Kindle devices.

1. Follow the instructions for how to find and download eBooks on your computer (either PC or Mac) using Adobe Digital Editions.

2. Connect your Nook to your computer using a USB cable.

3. Open Adobe Digital Edtions on your computer. ADE should recognize your Nook.

4. You will need to authorize your Nook. Under the tool button, click "Authorize Device..."

Follow the prompts to authorize your Nook.

5. Once your Nook is authorized, simply grab any book from your ADE Library and drag it onto your Nook. It will copy onto your device.

6. Your eBook has now been copied onto your Nook. It should appear on your Nook home screen. You can also find it under Library>my sfuff>My Files>Digital Editions.  Your book will stay on your Nook for the checkout period.

You can find additional help transferring books to your Nook here.