eBooks

How to Download eBooks and More

Finding  |  Reading & Downloading  |  Citing  |  FAQs

Finding eBooks

  1. Go to the Libraries homepage.
  2. Enter search terms into the SuperSearch box in the middle of the homepage.
  3. Select the search button.
  4. If prompted, log in with your Saint Mary’s email and password.
  5. Select the checkbox next to eBooks in the Filter by Resource Type section, located in the left sidebar. Note: You may need to select Show More to see the eBooks checkbox.

Reading in SuperSearch (Recommended)

  1. Search for your ebook in SuperSearch.
  2. Select PDF Full Text or EPUB Full Text.
  3. Read the eBook.
    Hint: Use the table of contents on the left to navigate through the eBook.

Downloading to iPhones and iPads

  1. Install reader software based on your device.
  2. Download the latest version of the Bluefire Reader app from the iTunes store.
  3. Create an Adobe account.
  4. Write down your Adobe username and password
  5. Enter your Adobe ID in the Bluefire Reader app when prompted.
  6. Enable pop-ups in your browser settings if they have been disabled.
  7. Search for your eBook in SuperSearch.
  8. Select Download.
  9. Log into your SuperSearch Folders (EBSCO) account. (Learn how.)
  10. Select the EPUB or PDF download format.
  11. Check the box labeled I have Bluefire Reader or equivalent installed.
  12. Select Download.
  13. Enter your Adobe ID after Bluefire Reader opens if prompted (Apple and Android devices only).
  14. Select Read Now or Read Later.

Downloading to Androids

  1. Install reader software based on your device.
  2. Download the latest version of the Bluefire Reader app from Google Play.
  3. Create an Adobe account.
  4. Write down your Adobe username and password
  5. Enter your Adobe ID in the Bluefire Reader app when prompted.
  6. Enable pop-ups in your browser settings if they have been disabled.
  7. Search for your eBook in SuperSearch.
  8. Select Download.
  9. Log into your SuperSearch Folders (EBSCO) account. (Learn how.)
  10. Select the EPUB or PDF download format.
  11. Check the box labeled I have Bluefire Reader or equivalent installed.
  12. Select Download.
  13. Enter your Adobe ID after Bluefire Reader opens if prompted (Apple and Android devices only).
  14. Select Read Now or Read Later.

Downloading to Kindles

Transfer up to 60 PDF pages to your Kindle. Learn how at http://bit.ly/eBook-Kindle. Learn how to convert an eBook chapter to a PDF.

Downloading to Computers

  1. Install Adobe Digital Editions.
  2. Download the newest version of Adobe Digital Editions.
  3. Create an Adobe account.
  4. Enter your Adobe ID to activate Adobe Digital Editions.
    Note: You may need to select Authorize Computer under the Help menu to log in with your Adobe ID and password.
  5. Search for your eBook in SuperSearch.
  6. Select Download.
  7. Log into your SuperSearch Folders (EBSCO) account. (Learn how.)
  8. Select the PDF download format.
  9. Check the box labeled I have Adobe Digital Editions or equivalent installed.
  10. Select Download.
  11. Select Open with or Save File from the pop-up box.
    Note: If you open the file, your eBook will open in Adobe Digital Editions. If you save the file, the eBook will save on your computer and can be opened with Adobe Digital Editions later.
  12. Access your eBook later by opening Adobe Digital Editions on your desktop. No need to revisit SuperSearch!

Citing eBooks

Visit the American Psychological Association’s APA Blog to learn how to cite an ebook.

eBook FAQs

What happens to a downloaded book at the end of the checkout period?
According to our eBook vendor, “No, after an eBook checkout has expired, the downloaded eBook file can still be found in Digital Editions but cannot be opened. You must manually delete the file from Digital Editions to remove it from your computer. Note: This also applies to any portable devices (such as Apple or Android devices) to which you have transferred the eBook.”

Where did my notes go?
You can add notes to any eBook. However, take note! Notes disappear at the end of the checkout period, so print them prior to the due date. Note printouts contain each note and its corresponding page number.

I returned or deleted my eBook from Bluefire Reader and can’t redownload it.
Uh oh. Bluefire Productions say this error is a known issue within the app. Their development team is currently working to correct the problem (January 2015). While they are hopeful to see an improvement in this area in a future update of the app, no timetable has been set for this update’s development or release. So, in the meantime, when in doubt, hold on to your eBooks. If you really need to read the eBook, you should be able to access it on a different device.

Need more help?

Learn more by viewing this tutorial in the following format: PDF