These personal logins also provide additional features such as placing a "Hold" on an item, highlighting portions of text, adding notes, sharing references etc. If you wish to borrow or download the entire book, some ebook databases also require additional logins (personal accounts set up on their platforms). ( The equivalent, Adobe Digital Editions, is recommended for desktop/PC devices) Most database providers, recommend BlueFire Reader for mobile devices. However, it is recommended to use a DRM compatible app for a better reading experience. Ebooks that are issued as EPUB files, make it easier to resize text on a small, mobile screen. Most databases include their own online reader so that ebooks/chapters can be read within the browser. Most database subscriptions vary over time, with new titles being added or some removed from the collection. Note: We may not have access to all e-resource material within a given database. From there, you can select a database and browse a selection of titles we have access to. To access ebooks, search, for example, Omni or check the Databases tagged 'eBook Collections page. You are now set up to borrow ebooks.ĭownloading ebooks and reading with Bluefire Reader
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(If you haven't yet set up an Adobe ID, you will be prompted to do so)Įnter your Adobe ID and password that you have created (and made note of) and click "Authorize" to authorize your personal device. To read ebooks on a device (or multiple devices) you will need to authorize each of them using your Adobe ID. Note: Record all login information for future use.ĭownload the Bluefire Reader app from your devices App StoreĪuthorize your device(s) with Bluefire Reader and Adobe ID This ID and login are limited for use on six (6) personal devices. Go here to set up your Adobe ID, which is a free personal account. Setting up your Adobe ID and Bluefire Reader Note: Before downloading an ebook, it is recommended to complete the following setup process, to avoid download complications. Canadian University Press ebooks (via Scholars Portal) see also Scholars Portal's ebook guide.
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With Bluefire Reader you can read EPUB and PDF eBooks, using an Adobe login and password.Ĭarleton University Library has several ebook collections that require an Adobe ID and Adobe Digital Editions including: Bluefire Reader is the recommended app to use from most ebook publishers, in accessing DRM ebooks on your iPhone, iPad etc. Digital rights management (DRM) is an approach to copyright protection for digital media that can include publisher restrictions on borrowing time, number of simultaneous users, and the copying and printing permissions of ebook pages.