Most ereaders (with the notable exception of the Kindle) use EPUB as their default file format. A small but growing number of our ebooks are available in this format. Although you cannot specifically search for them, you may encounter some EPUB titles as you search or browse our ebook collections.
If you download one of our EPUB titles, you will have access to it for two weeks. After that period expires, you will have to download the book again to continue reading it.
Please refer to the following for instructions on how to transfer an EPUB file to your ereader.
Kindle 2nd Generation
Kindle DX
Kindle Fire
Kindles do not recognize EPUB files. If you want to read an EPUB title on your Kindle, you can use Calibre to convert the EPUB into a format compatible with the Kindle.
Note: The EPUB file must be DRM-free.
Nook Simple Touch
Nook Color
These do support EPUB.
For instructions, see here (#11 under Managing Your Library) for Nook Simple Touch, and here (#12 under Library) for Nook Color.
iPad
This does support EPUB.
You can add EPUB books to your iPad via iTunes, but the EPUB file must be DRM-free. To transfer the EPUB from your computer to your iPad, follow these steps:
Mobile apps provide another option for users who want to access ebooks on their tablets and smartphones. Most apps will require an initial on-campus authentication.
Examples include:
Ebrary (Available for Apple and Android)
EBSCO (Available for Apple and Android)
Safari Books (Available for Apple; Android app in development)