Almost all the library’s ebooks can be read via a browser, including Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari. Using a browser to read an ebook requires an active internet connection.
If you are having trouble reading an ebook via a browser, make sure you have the latest version of browser. If you still cannot read an ebook via a browser, click the “Have A Questions? chat now” button in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
Some ebook platforms require you to install a reader for your browser. An example of this is Ebrary; you can view installation instructions here.
Many of our ebooks let you download part or all of the book as a PDF. Exactly how many pages and how you can download them varies from book to book. Many mobile devices like iPads and Kindles can read these PDFs, and you may be able to convert the PDFs to other ebook formats with Calibre (see Calibre Web site for more information).
Instructions for downloading and examples of ebook collections that offer PDF downloads include, but are not limited to, the following:
Allows you to download up to 60 pages of a book. See here (Select “Document Downloading” from the menu) for download instructions. |
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Allows you to download the entire book. See here for download instructions. |
Allows you to download up to 60 pages of a book.
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Allows you to download the entire book, but each chapter is a single PDF.
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After you have downloaded your ebook as a PDF, you can transfer the file to your ereader or tablet. Please click the links below for applicable instructions: