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eBooks from EBSCO eBooks can be "checked out" and downloaded to your computer or any Adobe Digital Editions-compatible device.

Note: downloading eBooks is not required to read them. You can read the eBooks within the database right from your computer.

Before attempting to download an eBook from EBSCO, please make sure that:

• You're downloading to a device that supports Adobe Digital Editions. eBooks can be downloaded to your PC, and most tablets and mobile devices.
• You have a JCC email and password login. This is your normal login to MyJCC.
• You have Adobe Digital Editions installed on your computer or device. Adobe Digital Editions is a free program that allows you to load the entire eBook for viewing and transfer it to a device. For more information about how to download Adobe Digital Editions, check out the FAQ: How do I download Adobe Digital Editions?.
• You have or plan to create a free account within the EBSCO eBook database. You will need to create a free account in the EBSCO database (called My EBSCOhost) to be able to send the eBook to Adobe Digital Editions (more information on creating an EBSCO account is available below).

Note: When you download an eBook from EBSCO it will only be available on your computer or device for 7 days. After the 7 day period is up you can download the book again if you'd like to. This 7 day period is set by the vendor/publisher and is not something that the library can change.

Some eBook databases only allow a certain number of users to view or download an eBook at the same time. If you get a message indicating that you cannot view or download an eBook because it is "checked out" or being viewed by another user, please try again later or ask a librarian at Ask the Libraries or 716.338.1136 for assistance finding an alternative resource.

To Download eBooks from EBSCO

Remember: The maximum amount of time an eBook from EBSCO can be downloaded for is 7 days.

Note: There is an "eBook download help page" link on the pop-up box which provides more information about downloading eBooks to various devices and requirements for downloading eBooks.

    Screenshot of pop up box indicating a successful ebook download

    A box should then appear prompting you to open the eBook file in Adobe Digital Editions. Click "Ok" and the eBook should open in Adobe Digital Editions for you to begin reading.

1. In EBSCO eBooks, click on the "Full Download" option below or next to the eBook you want to download:
   
2. After you click the "Full Download" option a pop-up box will appear asking you to sign in to your My EBSCOhost account (this is a free personal account within the database).  Click on Sign In/ Create Account:
   
3. On the sign is screen, click the Sign in with Google button to login with your MyJCC account.  If this is the first time you are using your MyJCC account to login to your My EBSCOhost account, you will be taken to EBSCO's personal data use consent form.  Scroll to the bottom of the page and make your selection (Yes or No) and click the Continue button.  Your selection will not impact your ability to use/download EBSCO eBook content.
4. After you have signed into your My EBSCOhost account, another pop-up box will appear. Click on the "Full Download" button to download the eBook:
   
5. After you click on the "Checkout & Download" button a new pop-up box should appear asking if you want to open the file in Adobe Digital Editions.  Click the OK button to start the download.  After a few moments, the eBook should open:

   

6. Back in your browser window, EBSCO eBooks should be displaying a successful download message. Click the Close button to close the prompt.

Check out the "Downloading EBSCO eBooks to Your Mobile Device - Tutorial" video linked below for a tutorial on downloading EBSCO eBooks to your mobile device.