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E-books

Learn about e-books at JMU Libraries!

Downloading Quick Tips for ProQuest Ebook Central Titles

You will need an Adobe ID and Adobe Digital Editions to download full text e-books from platforms like ProQuest Ebook Central. Adobe Digital Editions is a free software that manages publisher restrictions and license terms, known as Digital Rights Management (DRM). Use the three step process below to set up ProQuest Ebook Central account and download e-books.

Step 1. Install Adobe Digital Editions

Step 2. access ProQuest Ebook Central e-books using JMU eID

Step 3. download ProQuest Ebook Central e-books

Mobile Quick Tips

We recommend using the free Bluefire Reader app with Android and iOS devices. Follow these steps to download e-books directly to your mobile devices:

Step 1. download Bluefire Reader for Android or iOS

Step 2. authorize Bluefire Reader with your Adobe ID

Step 3. download e-books to Bluefire Reader on your device (page 2)

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