Denver Seminary User Guide


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Denver Seminary User Guide PLEASE NOTE: SOME EBSCO EBOOKS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR READING THE FULL TEXT ONLINE. There are several ways to enjoy EBSCO eBooks. Follow the instructions below that apply to you!

A. Reading eBooks Instantly on your Computer 1. EBSCO eBooks can be found on the Carey S. Thomas Library’s LS2 PAC (online catalog). They will be listed as “electronic resource: EBSCO.” Once you have located an EBSCO eBook that you would like to download, click on “More Options,” to open the book.

2. To begin reading the book immediately, simply click on the contents on the left side of the page. Please note: off-campus, you will be prompted to enter your student ID number and your Denver Seminary password to access EBSCO products.

3. To download those books available for reading offline select “Download” from the bar across the top of the page. Downloaded books expire after 7 days.

4. To download and read off-line, you will need to log into your personal EBSCOhost account. If you do not have a free EBSCOhost account, you will create one before proceeding. You will also need Adobe Digital Editions free software, and a free Adobe ID.

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B. Reading eBooks on Your Device 1. Use your web browser to search the online catalog https://denverseminary.edu/resources/library. 2. To immediately begin reading, simply click on the contents. You will be prompted to enter your student ID number and your Denver Seminary password. 3. To download those books available for reading off-line, you will need a personal EBSCOhost account. If you do not have a free EBSCOhost account, you will create one before proceeding. 4. Choose the Download format. You will need free Bluefire Reader software and an Adobe ID login. If you already have Adobe Digital Editions on your laptop, you can use the same ID to authorize Bluefire. If not, you can create an ID at the Adobe website. Downloaded eBooks expire after 7 days.

C. Transferring eBooks to Other eReaders 1. Begin by downloading the desired EBSCO eBook to your computer. Read Section A of this handout for more information. 2. Connect your eReader to your computer using its own USB cable. 3. Adobe Digital Editions will show your eReader under “Bookshelves” on the left.

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4. Click on the title of the downloaded eBook and drag it onto the eReader icon. 5. To confirm transfer, click on the eReader icon and look for the title on the device. 6. Eject your eReader by clicking on the icon in the system tray.