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Using EBSCO eBooks: Downloading eBooks

Search over 150,000 ebooks on multiple topics. Must be on campus or have a KU ID to access off campus.

Checkout and Download an eBook

Rohrbach Library's EBSCO eBooks can be checked out and downloaded to a variety of devices. Here's how:

Watch Downloading EBSCO eBooks (3:55)

Set Up Adobe Digital Editions

  1. Make sure that you have Adobe Digital Editions installed on your computer. Adobe Digital Editions is available for free download.

  2. You will need to activate Adobe Digital Editions on your computer by creating an Adobe ID and password, and then logging into Adobe Digital Editions. See the instructions from Adobe.  

  3. If you’ve previously created an Adobe account but can’t recall your password, see the instructions from Adobe located.

  4. If you are using a portable device or eBook device, you’ll need to activate it with your Adobe ID and password. For a list of supported eBook devices, see this FAQ.