Downloading an eBook
To download a full copy of an eBook for offline reading on a laptop or desktop computer:
- Click on the download button:
a. If you are on the book's details page, the download button is located under the book's cover image:
- If you are not already signed in to your eBook Central account, you will be asked to sign in​
- After signing in, or if you are already signed in, you will be asked what kind of device you are using. eBook Central should detect if you are coming from a laptop/desktop or mobile device and pre-select the appropriate option.
4. You will be prompted to download Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) first, if you haven’t already.
If you selected "I'm using my own computer" in step 1, you'll see a link to get an Adobe ID and a "Get Adobe Digital Editions" button, which will bring you to the Adobe downloads page for ADE. If you already have ADE, select "Done with this step"
5. In Step 3, Select your download length and file type, if there is more than one option provided, and then click the Download button:
- You will receive an .acsm file. This file can only be opened by Adobe Digital Editions. Once you open the .acsm file in ADE, the actual book file will be downloaded and open directly in that program (in EPUB or PDF format depending on which file format you selected in step 3). If you are using a public computer we recommend you send the .acsm file to yourself to open in ADE on your own computer later. Please note that you will need to authorize Adobe Digital Editions with an Adobe ID if you'd like to access the eBook on multiple devices. All devices must be authorized to the same Adobe ID in order to share downloaded files.
Once you have downloaded the book, the next time you visit the book's details page you will see the information about the time remaining on your download
