The library collection includes over 730,000 electronic books--more than the number of print titles in Addlestone! Ebooks are found in a number of different library databases. Specific instructions and access options for eBooks vary by platform, but most allow you to do the following:
It is usually easiest and fastest to read eBooks online.
If you wish to access the book multiple times over a period of days, consider downloading the book using an eReader app. Most library eBooks expire after a period of time due to something called Digital Rights Management (DRM). These books must be downloaded using Adobe Digital Editions, a free eBook reader that manages the expiration periods of DRM eBooks. Although there are a few extra steps initially, once you have Adobe Digital Editions set up you can quickly and easily download and read your checkouts, and you never have to worry about "returning" them! See below for specific eBook platform requirements.
The following video shows how to find and access eBooks in the Discovery Service. To see how to access an eBook you've already found, jump to minute 1:14 in the video.
You will need the following account information and programs before downloading most Proquest eBooks.
Some platforms offer a choice of formats when reading online or downloading eBooks. The two most common formats are EPUB and PDF. EPUB usually provides a better online reading experience, but you will need to download an app if you do not already have one.
You will need the following account information and programs before downloading most Proquest eBooks.
