You may choose to check-out and download an eBook to your computer and read it offline at a later time.

Note: Adobe® Digital Editions 1.7.1 or higher is required for offline viewing. This free software can be downloaded from http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions.

To download an eBook:

1. Click the Download (Offline) link for the eBook you would like to download.

   If you are not logged into your My EBSCOhost folder, you are prompted to do so.

2. Select a Checkout period from the drop-down menu and click the Checkout & Download button.

   Note: For some titles, you may see the option to select either the PDF or ePub format for an eBook.

   The eBook is added to the Checkouts area of the folder.

3. Select Open with or Save File from the resulting dialog box.

   If you select Open with, your eBook will be opened with Adobe® Digital Editions. If you select Save file, the eBook will be saved to your computer and can be opened with Adobe® Digital Editions at a later time.

4. When a downloaded eBook is opened, it is displayed in Adobe® Digital Editions

After you check-out and download your eBook:

• You may choose to transfer your eBook to your Adobe Digital Editions-compatible eBook Reader device.

• You can re-download the eBook from your My EBSCOhost folder at any time during your checkout period.

Note: Users may also check-out an eBook for download at a later time.

To Check-out an eBook with the option to download at a later time:

1. Click the Download (Offline) link for the eBook you would like to download.

2. Select a Checkout period from the drop-down menu and click the Checkout & Download button.

   If you are not logged into your My EBSCOhost folder, you will be prompted to do so.

3. Select Cancel from the resulting dialog box.

   The eBook has been added to the Checkouts area of the folder and can be downloaded at a later time.

See also:

Adobe Digital Editions Frequently Asked Questions