Check out EBSCO's own LibGuide for lots of tips, tricks, and information on everything e-book!
If you'd like help from one the librarians, please contact Ali Larsen (alarsen@siena.edu) for an appointment.
EBSCO has a new app available for Apple and Android users. EBSCO mobile allows users to search and access EBSCO content available through SIena College.
For Apple users: One can also download ebooks to your device if you need access and will not have wi-fi. You can read ebooks on the app with wi-fi.
For Android users: the capability to download ebooks is not yet available, though you can read ebooks online provided you have internet access.
You must have Adobe Digital Editions on your computer. This is a free download available at: http://www.adobe.com/products/digital-editions/download.html
-You must create an Adobe ID (also free): https://www.adobe.com/account.htm
-When you select the book(s) you want to download, click on the download (offline) link.
-A prompt screen will appear asking you to sign in to your ‘My Ebscohost’ account. If you do not have a ‘My Ebscohost ID’ you will be given the link to create one. You must do this to proceed.
-After signing in, you will be asked how long you want to check it out for (1-14 days). Select your time period and click the yellow check-out and download button.
-The book will be available via the Digital Editions software on your computer for the time you check it out. After the check-out period is over the book will remain in Digital Editions but you won’t be able to open it. You can check it out again by going back to the database. You can manually remove the e-book in Digital Editions as well.
