These instructions are for downloading an e-book to a computer (Mac or PC) for offline reading. Many other e-books are available for online reading in your browser from any Internet connection.
The first time you download an e-book, follow the instructions for user and software requirements for reading on a computer in the Start Here guide.
- Locate the e-book you wish to download and select the Download button:
![EBSCO Download button](http://lgimages.s3.amazonaws.com/data/imagemanager/64001/ebscodownloadbutton.jpg)
- Sign into My EBSCOhost (or create an account) when prompted.
- Select a check-out period from the Download menu, and then click Checkout & Download:
![EBSCO Download Menu](http://lgimages.s3.amazonaws.com/data/imagemanager/64001/ebscodownloadmenu.jpg)
- Your e-book will automatically open in Adobe Digital Editions. If it does not, the EBSCO Download confirmation screen provides a link to your My EBSCOhost Checkouts Folder. You can re-download the e-book from your Checkouts Folder throughout the check-out period:
![EBSCO Download Confirmation](http://lgimages.s3.amazonaws.com/data/imagemanager/64001/ebscodownloadconfirm.jpg)
Please report access or downloading problems via chat (box to right), email, or by phone: 610-359-5149.