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eBook Access

Why is this so complicated?

Publishers use digital media rights (DRM) to determine which devices can read their materials and control who has access. Unfortunately, this means that libraries and their patrons are forced jump through a lot of different hoops to figure out which ebooks can be accessed from their device and where to go for the titles they need. We've created this guide to ease that process, but it's still complicated, so please contact us if you need help. 

Resources

Access by device

Accessing on Your Device

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Android

Compatible with: EBSCO eBook Collection, Ebook Central, Gale Virtual Reference, Stat!Ref, OverDrive Digital Media Collection, Safari Books Online, and TumbleBooks for Kids

Apps Needed: Bluefire Reader, OverDrive/Libby, Web Browser

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Computer

Compatible with: EBSCO eBook Collection, Ebook Central, Gale Virtual Reference, Stat!Ref, OverDrive Digital Media Collection, Safari Books Online, and TumbleBooks for Kids

Apps Needed: Web Browser

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iPad / iPod / iPhone

Compatible with: EBSCO eBook Collection, Ebook Central, Gale Virtual Reference, Stat!Ref, OverDrive Digital Media Collection, Safari Books Online, and TumbleBooks for Kids

Apps Needed: Bluefire Reader, OverDrive/Libby, Web Browser

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Kindle

Compatible with: EBSCO eBook Collection, Ebook Central, Gale Virtual Reference Library, and OverDrive Digital Media Collection

Apps Needed: Adobe Digital Editions, Web Browser

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Kindle Fire

Compatible with: EBSCO eBook Collection, Ebook Central, Gale Virtual Reference Library, Stat!Ref, OverDrive Digital Media Collection, Safari Books Online, and TumbleBooks for Kids

Apps Needed: Adobe Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader, OverDrive/Libby, Web Browser

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