Library FAQs

Prior to borrowing or downloading an EBSCO eBook, you will need to make sure you have created a personal  "My EBSCOhost" account and installed Adobe Digital Editions.  Links to those instructions are below:

1. How Do I Create a "My EBSCOhost" Personal Account?
2. How Do I Download Adobe Digital Editions?

Once you have completed the two steps above, you will be ready to borrow or download an EBSCO eBook.

After finding the EBSCO eBook you want to borrow:

• Select the Full Download link.

• If you are off campus, you may be asked to "Please Log in for Full Access." Make sure you use your NKU credentials to log in.

• Next, you will see the "Download eBook (Borrow)" message.   Select Sign In / Create Account to continue. You will use your "My EBSCOhost" account credentials to complete this step.

• After signing in, you will see the EBSCO eBook Download Details window.

• Choose the number of days to borrow.
• Choose the Download Format - either PDF or EPUB.
• Select "I have Adobe Digital Editions or equivalent installed".
• Finally, select the Full Download button.
• If the EBSCO eBook was download successfully, you will see the "Success" message.  Select the Close button.

• If a window appears indicating the file will Open with Adobe Digital Editions, select OK.

• Finally, Adobe Digital Editions will open the downloaded eBook so that you can begin reading.

Note:  At the end of the borrowing period, the eBook will be automatically returned and made available to other library patrons.