FIU Libraries: eBooks + eReaders: Downloading EBooks

Download with Adobe Digital Editions

Many publishers require digital rights management (DRM) be applied to ebooks to secure the content. Adobe is one of the most frequently used DRM platforms in libraries today. Ebooks which are hosted in Adobe format require an Adobe account and a compatible application/software to read or display the ebook. The account management is typically done through the Adobe Digital Editions software.

FIU Libraries purchase titles from the following e-book vendors which use the Adobe Digital Editions system:

EBSCO EBooks
EBL
ebrary

Unfortunately, Adobe Digital Editions is not compatible with most Kindle devices.

USING ADOBE DIGITAL EDITIONS

Recommended Viewing: How to Get and Read eBooks from the Library by thoughtshots (YouTube).

List of Adobe Digital Editions compatible devices.

STEP 1: OPEN an ADOBE ACCOUNT

Most of the FIU Libraries ebooks rely on Adobe digital rights management tools for managing check out. Whether using a computer, iPad, tablet, e-reader, or smartphone, having an Adobe account is what will allow you to download an ebook for home use.

Click here to open an Adobe account.

STEP 2: DOWNLOAD ADOBE DIGITAL EDITIONS OR BLUEFIRE READER

Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) will allow you to download most FIU Library ebooks to your computer to read at home. ADE is also the software which will allow you to move a book to an ePub compliant e-reader, such as a Nook, Sony, or Kobo reader, or to a smartphone app.

The Adobe Digital Editions software is freely available at: http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/.

Adobe Digital Editions is not needed for use with an iPad or Android tablet. For iPads and Androids, use the Bluefire Reader with your Adobe account to download e-books directly onto your device from the FIU Libraries website.

STEP 3: CHOOSE BOOKS

Choose books from the library catalog. Books which are available for download will include a "Download" option on their webpage.

DO YOU HAVE eBOOKS WHICH DON'T REQUIRE ADOBE?

Yes. Many of the ebooks which we purchase from direct from the publisher can be downloaded in PDF, and in some cases ePub and Mobi format, without using the Adobe platform. Below are some tips for downloading from specific sites:

Elsevier - Instructions for ScienceDirect ePub & Mobi downloads
You can most download articles or ebook chapters from the publisher Elsevier in pdf, ePub, or mobi format for use on your ereader with these handy instructions.
HathiTrust
As members of the HathiTrust, FIU students, faculty and staff are able to download many HathiTrust books in pdf format to use on personal devices. You must login with your FIU credentials to use this functionality.

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eBooks + eReaders

Download with Adobe Digital Editions

USING ADOBE DIGITAL EDITIONS

STEP 1: OPEN an ADOBE ACCOUNT

STEP 2: DOWNLOAD ADOBE DIGITAL EDITIONS OR BLUEFIRE READER

STEP 3: CHOOSE BOOKS

DO YOU HAVE eBOOKS WHICH DON'T REQUIRE ADOBE?

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