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Ebook Central Help and Support: Download an ebook using a laptop/desktop

Download an ebook using a laptop/desktop

Before starting an ebook download, please be sure that you have completed the following steps:

  1. Download and install Adobe Digital Editions. If this program is not already installed at your work station, you may need to contact Technical Services to approve this download.
  2. Create an Adobe ID. If you do not have an Adobe ID, please click here to create one. 

  1. Once you have selected the item you would like to download, click on the ebrary link in the Holdings tab in the catalog record. 
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  3. You will be taken to the ebrary log-in page. Log-in using your MCC email address or address you use to receive notifications from Mt. Cuba Center.
  4. On the ebook's information screen, click the button labeled .
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen:
    1. Choose Laptop | Desktop
    2. Select the button for the type of computer you are using (your own, or a public computer)

    3. In the next box, select the button labeled "I have Adobe Digital Editions". 
       
    4. In the next box, click 

  • The book will automatically download to Adobe Digital Editions. If your browser download asks if you would like to open or save the file, please choose Save.
     
  • Once the file has downloaded, choose Open.
     
  • The File will open in Adobe Digital Editions for you to read now or later.

 
The book will automatically be returned to the ebrary library at the end of the check-out period (generally 7 or 14 days, depending on the publisher). If you want to return it earlier, you can right click on the title in your bookshelf, and choose Return Borrowed Item

 

Questions and Support

Questions, comments, suggestions?

Email: library@mtcubacenter.org or efite@mtcubacenter.org

Phone: 302 239 8824 (x230)

Office: Library, Main House Lower Level

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