*E-Books: Downloading e-Books for Mobile / Offline Use
This guide provides instructions on how to download or check-out e-books for use offline or on a mobile device.
Instructions
The Full Download option works with desktop computers, laptop computers, [smart] phones, and tablet computers.
- Downloading to desktops and laptops will require Adobe Digital Editions.
- Downloading to phones or tablets will require Bluefire Reader.
For detailed information on using Ebook Central consult the ProQuest Ebook Central LibGuide.
Ebook Central offers flexible perpetual purchasing models:
- 1 User (1U) - 1 patron can access an ebook at any one time
- 3 User (3U) - 3 patrons can access an ebook at any one time
- Unlimited Access (UA) - There are no limits to the amount of patrons that can access an ebook simultaneously
- Non-Linear (NL) - Unique to ProQuest, Non-Linear ebooks work off a 325 loan day per year model. Allowing for simultaneous access, NL caters to peak periods where multiple students may need access to a book. The number of access times will count down the number of loan days for the year. For example, if 20 students access the book for 1 day, only 305 days out of 325 days will remain for the rest of the year.
Helpful Files
ProQuest Ebook Central [YouTube]
- Overview and Searching [2 min. 37 sec.]
- Bookshelf [2 min. 29 sec.]
- Downloads [ min. sec.]
- Reader [3 min. 35 sec.]