Downloading eBooks on a PC or eReader
In order to read eBooks on your PC or eReader you will need Adobe Digital Editions and an Adobe ID. If you do not have these yet follow the Adobe Digital Editions instructions below.
To transfer an eBook to your eReader device, connect the device to your computer and transfer the eBook.
The BorrowBox app is now available on the Amazon Appstore and can be installed on Kindle Fire devices.
Adobe Digital Editions
Adobe Account
You will need the Adobe Digital Editions software to read an eBook on your computer or transfer it to your eReader device. This is because Adobe software handles the digital rights management of copyrighted works. An email address is necessary to obtain an Adobe ID.
Adobe Digital Editions Software
Once you have an Adobe ID, if you are using an eReader or PC, check the Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) system requirements and download the free software on your computer.
Adobe Digital Editions Software
Authorising Your Computer
If you are not prompted to authorise Adobe Digital Editions the first time you open it, you can go to Help > Authorise Computer to start the process manually.
Please note: If you choose to authorise your computer without an ID, you will still be able to view eBooks on your computer. However, you will not be able to transfer or download those titles to other devices.
Troubleshooting tip: If your Adobe ID is not properly recognized when downloading or transferring titles, try clearing the Adobe ID following the steps below, then reauthorizing your computer.
Clearing the Adobe ID
- Open Adobe Digital Editions
- Depending on your operating system, do the following:
Windows: Press CTRL + SHIFT + D on the keyboard.
MAC: Press CMD + SHIFT + D on the keyboard.
- When prompted, click Erase Authorization.
- When the process is complete, click OK to close the dialog box and return to ADE.
Please note: The next time you try to download a newly checked out library book, you will automatically be prompted to authorise your computer.
