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Help - Open eBooks

What follows is information about Open eBooks including software download links and instructions for downloading eBooks.

Overview

Open eBooks are digital versions of print books that you can check out and download at this site. Titles can be enjoyed on computers, supported mobile devices, and many eBook readers. Open eBooks are DRM-free.

Setup

All you need to download Open eBooks is software that supports EPUB and/or PDF files. You can use Adobe® Digital Editions (Windows® / Mac®) or OverDrive® Media Console™* (Android™ / BlackBerry® / iPhone® / iPad®). You can also enjoy Open eBooks using the EPUB / PDF software of your choice.

* OverDrive Media Console currently supports MP3 audiobooks and  EPUB eBooks on mobile devices.

How to Download

1. Browse and check out an Open eBook.
2. Download the eBook.

   On Windows (with Adobe Digital Editions)…

   1. Right-click the 'Right-click to save' link.
   2. Select 'Save Target As…' or 'Save Link As…'.
      A dialog box is displayed.
   3. Select a location.
   4. Click 'Save'.
      The eBook is saved to your computer.
   5. Open Adobe Digital Editions.
   6. Locate the saved eBook.
      Then drag and drop the eBook into Adobe Digital Editions (library view).

   On Mac (with Adobe Digital Editions)…

   1. Press the 'Control' key and click the 'Control-click to save' link.
   2. Select 'Download Linked File As…' or 'Save Link As…'.
      A dialog box is displayed.
   3. Select a location.
   4. Click 'Save'.
      The eBook is saved to your computer.
   5. Open Adobe Digital Editions.
   6. Select 'Library > Add Item to Library'.
      The 'Select items to add to library' dialog box is displayed.
   7. Select the title and click 'Add'.

   On a mobile device (with OverDrive Media Console*)…

   1. Click the 'Download' link.
   2. The eBook is downloaded to OverDrive Media Console.

* OverDrive Media Console currently supports MP3 audiobooks and EPUB eBooks on mobile devices.

Tips

1. How do I transfer an Open eBook to my eBook reader?
   Visit the Device Resource Center for a list of compatible devices.
2. My Open eBook opened in a browser window, what should I do?
   If your eBook opened in a browser window, you can enjoy the eBook within your browser. To open an Open eBook in eBook software such as Adobe Digital Editions, you will need to follow the right-click method described under 'How to Download'.
3. My Open eBook downloaded directly to Adobe Digital Editions on my computer, but when I closed out of the software the eBook was lost.
   To make your Open eBook available in Adobe Digital Editions after closing the software, you will need to follow the right-click method described under 'How to Download'. Once you download the file, be sure to add the title to the Adobe Digital Editions library as described in the steps.
4. I do not see the option in Adobe Digital Editions to return my Open eBook.
   Open eBooks cannot be returned early. Only DRM-protected eBooks have this option.

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