eBooks at UC Libraries

For Desktop or Laptop
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       Mobile Access

Downloaded ebooks are read via Adobe Digital Editions (ADE). Please ensure you have this free software installed before downloading. eBooks can also be ownloaded directly and read on mobile devices using the Bluefire Reader mobile app, available for Android and iOS.

Download Ebooks to Adobe Digital Editions
Download and confirm by clicking subsequent, in-browser download button
Browser message requests permission to open file 'URLLink.acsm
Click 'OK'

Authentication and File Portability

Dowloaded PDFs are only usable with Adobe Digital Editions.
There is no functionality or integration with Adobe Reader or other PDF readers.
At startup, Adobe Digital Editions prompts user to authenticate the device with Adobe ID--availble for free from Adobe

Adobe Digital Editions -- Tips and Tricks

In 'Library View', each ebook has drop-down menu with information about permissions and loan period
Bookmarks are confined to Adobe Digital Editions; not transferrable or exportable