eBook help

There are many sources of e-books and many e-devices on which to read them.

However, some e-book sources don't interface with some e-readers.

Therefore, many apps and software have been developed to help e-book sources and e-readers communicate. Here is a partial list:

Most of Lavery Library's e-books are protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) systems.

DRM systems control the use of digital content, such as downloadable songs, DVDs and CDs, games, and of course, e-books.

• EBSCOhost eBook collection contains DRM-protected e-books.

To download DRM-protected library e-books, you need Adobe® Digital Editions (ADE) software.

• ADE allows you to download and read material protected by DRM, as well as to purchase digital content which can be read online and offline.
• ADE supports industry-standard e-book formats, such as EPUB, Mobi, and HTML.
• As of Spring 2011, ADE is also available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Simplified, and Chinese Traditional (and more will be added).
• Adobe Digital Editions FAQ
• List of ADE system requirements and compatible devices

To download a DRM-protected book to your e-device, follow these steps in this order:

1. Download ADE software [free] onto your personal computer.
2. Download the e-book to your personal computer.
3. During install, *do* choose to "authorize" your computer with a free Adobe ID - this lets you download DRM-protected books to your e-device.
4. Sync the computer with your e-device.
5. Transfer the e-book from your computer to your e-device.

KINDLE USERS:

• ADE does NOT support any Amazon Kindle e-readers.
• This means that you CAN'T download any DRM-protected book onto a Kindle.