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eBooks

Select a Library Vendor to see how you can access an eBook!

In eBook Collection EBSCOhost, you may print or download portions of eBooks (single pages, a chapter, or section, up to a set number of pages). Printing or downloading a chapter or page range do the same thing -- both options create a PDF that does not expire. The PDF can then be printed anytime or read offline.

Each book's print/download allowance is displayed on the Book Details page, and can vary depending on the publisher of the book. Once you have printed/chapter downloaded a page, the allowance automatically counts down. 

You may also download the full text of an eBook with a loan length of 7 days. You will need to have Adobe Digital Editions downloaded onto your device in order to view it. 

For more information provided by EBSCOhost:

In ProQuest Ebook Central, you may print or download portions of eBooks (single pages, a chapter, or section, up to a set number of pages). Printing or downloading a chapter or page range do the same thing -- both options create a PDF that does not expire. The PDF can then be printed anytime or read offline.

Each book's print/download allowance is displayed on the Book Details page, and can vary depending on the publisher of the book. Once you have printed/chapter downloaded a page, the allowance automatically counts down. 

You may download the full text of an eBook with a loan length of 1, 7, 14, and 21 days. You will need to have Adobe Digital Editions downloaded onto your device in order to view it. 

For more information provided by ProQuest:

SpingerLink provides access to all of their eBook content, but UGA Libraries does not subscribe to all of it. There is not a way to filter out unsubscribed content with the new search catalog. To see only UGA subscribed content, run a search and then click on the link "go back to the old experience." To limit your results to items you can view full-content, unclick the box saying "Include Preview-Only Content."

You are able to download the entire book as a PDF (and for some as a EPUB). You can also download individual chapters as PDFs. 

  • For step-by-step instruction on locating eBooks In SpringLink:

Wiley Online Library provides access to all of their eBook content, but UGA Libraries does not subscribe to all of it. There is currently not a way to filter to only UGA subscribed content. The books marked with a green open lock and "Full Access" are freely available to you through UGA Libraries.

You are able to download the entire book as a PDF (and for some as a EPUB). You can also download individual chapters as PDFs. 

  • For step-by-step instruction on locating eBooks In Wiley:

Select Your Device Below for Instructions!

iOS Mobile Devices (iPad, iPhone, etc.)

  1. Download the Bluefire app, and authorize with your Adobe ID. If you do not have an Adobe ID, go to www.adobe.com, and tap Sign In to create an account.
  2. Using the internet browser on your mobile device, locate the eBook you would like to download in the UGA Libraries catalog, GIL. 
  3. If requested, enter your MyID and password.
  4. Select the option to download the eBook
  5. The title should automatically open the Bluefire app. Tap on Open if prompted.

iOS Computers

Adobe Digital Editions

To download eBooks to your computer, use the free software Adobe Digital Editions. This program handles Digital Rights Management of eBooks - in other words, it helps you get the eBook onto a device and automatically "returns" it for you at the end of your checkout period.

Do I Need to Download Adobe Digital Editions?

You will need to download Adobe Digital Editions if:

  • You want to read an eBook offline
  • You want to read an eBook on a compatible computer

You will not need to download Adobe Digital Editions if:

  • You are downloading to a UGA computer. You will still need an Adobe ID. Go to www.adobe.com to create an account.
  • You only want to read an eBook online.

 How to Download Adobe Digital Editions

  1. Visit the Adobe Digital Editions website
  2. Click on the download now link, located in the "next steps" navigation pane, on the right side of the webpage. 
  3. Select the appropriate link from the "Adobe Digital Editions Installers" section, based on whether you are using a Mac or a PC.
  4. You should now see the Adobe Digital Editions Setup pop-up.  Click Next.
  5. You will see a prompt asking you about where you would like to save Adobe Digital Editions.  The default file is usually the best option.  To select the default folder, click Install
  6. Once Adobe Digital Editions has installed, you will see a message that says "Completed."  Click Close to close the set-up box and launch Adobe Digital Editions.
  7. Read through the License Agreement, and click I Agree to continue.
  8. Next, you will see the Adobe Digital Editions Set-Up Assistant. Click on Continue.
  9. You will then be asked to authorize Adobe Digital Editions for your computer. If you already have an Adobe ID, you can enter your information in the space provided. If you have never downloaded eBooks before, it is likely you do not have an Adobe ID. To create one, click on the link that says “Get an Adobe ID Online."
  10. This launches a new web browser window. To set up a new Adobe ID, click on the yellow icon that says “Create and Adobe ID”
  11. Next, fill in all of the required information. The email you provide will become your Adobe ID.

Windows Mobile Devices and Computers (Android, PC, etc.)

Adobe Digital Editions

To download eBooks to your Windows computer or mobile device, use the free software Adobe Digital Editions. This program handles Digital Rights Management of eBooks - in other words, it helps you get the eBook onto a device and automatically "returns" it for you at the end of your checkout period.

Do I Need to Download Adobe Digital Editions?

You will need to download Adobe Digital Editions if:

  • You want to read an eBook offline
  • You want to read an eBook on a compatible computer or mobile device

You will not need to download Adobe Digital Editions if:

  • You are downloading to a UGA computer. You will still need an Adobe ID. Go to www.adobe.com to create an account.
  • You only want to read an eBook online.

 How to Download Adobe Digital Editions

  1. Visit the Adobe Digital Editions website
  2. Click on the download now link, located in the "next steps" navigation pane, on the right side of the webpage. 
  3. Select the appropriate link from the "Adobe Digital Editions Installers" section, based on whether you are using a Mac or a PC.
  4. You should now see the Adobe Digital Editions Setup pop-up.  Click Next.
  5. You will see a prompt asking you about where you would like to save Adobe Digital Editions.  The default file is usually the best option.  To select the default folder, click Install
  6. Once Adobe Digital Editions has installed, you will see a message that says "Completed."  Click Close to close the set-up box and launch Adobe Digital Editions.
  7. Read through the License Agreement, and click I Agree to continue.
  8. Next, you will see the Adobe Digital Editions Set-Up Assistant. Click on Continue.
  9. You will then be asked to authorize Adobe Digital Editions for your computer. If you already have an Adobe ID, you can enter your information in the space provided. If you have never downloaded eBooks before, it is likely you do not have an Adobe ID. To create one, click on the link that says “Get an Adobe ID Online."
  10. This launches a new web browser window. To set up a new Adobe ID, click on the yellow icon that says “Create and Adobe ID”
  11. Next, fill in all of the required information. The email you provide will become your Adobe ID.

Kindle Fire

  1. Download the Bluefire app, and authorize with your Adobe ID.  If you do not have an Adobe ID, go to www.adobe.com, and tap Sign In to create an account.
  2. Using the internet browser on your mobile device, locate the eBook you would like to download in the UGA Libraries catalog, GIL. 
  3. If requested, enter your MyID and password.
  4. Select the option to download the eBook
  5. The title should automatically open the Bluefire app. Tap on Open, if prompted

Other Kindle Devices

  • For PDFs, download the PDF to your computer. Connect your Kindle via usb and drag-and-drop the PDF to your Kindle.
  • For other eBook formats, transfer to your kindle by using your Kindle email address.
  • File formats supported (eBooks): AZW, KF8, DOC, DOCX, HTML, RTF, MOBI, PRC, PDF, TXT)

Nook

Adobe Digital Editions

To download eBooks to your Nook, use the free software Adobe Digital Editions. This program handles Digital Rights Management of eBooks - in other words, it helps you get the eBook onto a device and automatically "returns" it for you at the end of your checkout period.

 How to Download Adobe Digital Editions and Authorize Your Nook

  1. Visit the Adobe Digital Editions website on a computer.
  2. Click on the download now link, located in the "next steps" navigation pane, on the right side of the webpage. 
  3. Select the appropriate link from the "Adobe Digital Editions Installers" section, based on whether you are using a Mac or a PC.
  4. You should now see the Adobe Digital Editions Setup pop-up.  Click Next.
  5. You will see a prompt asking you about where you would like to save Adobe Digital Editions.  The default file is usually the best option.  To select the default folder, click Install
  6. Once Adobe Digital Editions has installed, you will see a message that says "Completed."  Click Close to close the set-up box and launch Adobe Digital Editions.
  7. Read through the License Agreement, and click I Agree to continue.
  8. Next, you will see the Adobe Digital Editions Set-Up Assistant. Click on Continue.
  9. You will then be asked to authorize Adobe Digital Editions for your computer. If you already have an Adobe ID, you can enter your information in the space provided. If you have never downloaded eBooks before, it is likely you do not have an Adobe ID. To create one, click on the link that says “Get an Adobe ID Online."
  10. This launches a new web browser window. To set up a new Adobe ID, click on the yellow icon that says “Create and Adobe ID”
  11. Next, fill in all of the required information. The email you provide will become your Adobe ID.
  12. Open Adobe Digital Editions and connect your Nook to your computer using a usb cable.
  13. Adobe Digital Editions will prompt you to "Authorize" your device to the program. Click Authorize then Finish.
  14. After authorization, the device appears as an icon in your library. You can transfer items to and from the device by dragging and dropping.