Downloading E-books can be somewhat problematic as protocols change as technology changes. The first bit of good news is that downloading is optional! Students can read any E-book online straight from the publisher whether it is an EBSCO or ProQuest E-book. In fact, you can read E-books on your tablet without needing to download saving the trouble of deleting the files after they are auto-checked in on the due date.
The second bit of good news is that ProQuest has made it easier to download ebooks if you wish to do so. Check out the updated information on the ProQuest page.
Be aware that digital books purchased by Moody Library come with licenses, which equates to checking out a book. Most books have unlimited licenses; however, the library does have some books with only one to three licenses per book. If we have one license, then only one person can use the book at a time just like a physical book. If you cannot tell, please ask the library for assistance.
NOTE: You do NOT need to download Ebooks for general viewing purposes. You can read online on any device and works well on tablets. If you have technical issues downloading, it may using the Read Online options.
1. EBSCO ebooks require the use of Adobe DRM. EBSCO requires an EBSCOHost account. You can click the My EBSCO button on any EBSCO database. You will need to authorize your device with Adobe Digital Rights Management. You can use Adobe on tablets, phones, or laptops. If you want to download the entire book to read, we recommend using a tablet. It may be easier just to use the read online option.
2. EBSCO E-books will require you to use a personalized EBSCO account (free). You must create this first before downloads will be possible. Go to an Ebsco database. You will need your HCU SSO (single sign-on) login first, but you will also need click the My EBSCO button and create a free EBSCO account. You will need to sign-in every time in order to download an e-book. Use a familiar username and password.
3. ALL USER:S Be aware that accessing E-books from work or a school (if you are a teacher) may or may not work depending on the firewall setup for the organization. If you get access error messages, then try using your mobile device and try access that way.