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Creating a personal My EBSCOhost Folder

Create a My EBSCOhost Account

In order to download EBSCO eBooks to your computer or use the Bluefire or EBSCO eBooks mobile app, you must create a personal My EBSCOhost folder.

To create a personal account using Google Workspace:

  1. Log into EBSCOhost and click the “Sign In” link along the top of the page.
  2. Click "Continue with Google"
  3. Give EBSCOhost permission to use your Google Workspace (or GMail) account

To create a personal account without Google Workspace:

  1. Log into EBSCOhost and click the “Sign In” link along the top of the page.
  2. Click “Create a new Account.”
  3. Enter the relevant information and remember your Username and Password.
  4. Use your new Username and Password to log in to My EBSCOhost.

Adobe ID

Adobe ID

In order to use the Bluefire app or eBooks app, you will need to authenticate it with your Adobe ID. An Adobe ID is a free user account that enables EBSCO to lend library books to you and enforce the proper checkout period.

If you don’t have an Adobe ID, you can get one at the Adobe Website.

 

Checkout and Download to PC

Checkout and Download eBooks to Your Computer

To checkout and download eBooks to your computer:

  1. Search EBSCOhost for eBook titles of interest.
  2. Select the book that you would like to read by clicking on “Download This eBook (Offline)” in the result list
  3. Select a Checkout Period and click “Checkout & Download”
  4. When the File Download box opens, select “Open” and the eBook opens in Adobe® Digital Editions.

To learn more, see Checking out and Downloading EBSCO eBooks on the EBSCO Support Site.

Citing eBooks

How do I cite EBSCO eBooks?

EBSCO eBooks are available in both PDF and EPUB formats. PDF books have page numbers that typically correlate with the print version of the title, and those page numbers may be used for citation purposes. EPUB eBooks are formatted with reflowable text, which means the text resizes to fit the viewing window, and therefore they do not have stable pagination.

Most citation style guides, particularly in the humanities, make allowances for eBooks without stable page numbers. Visit our Support Site FAQ for reference if you’re trying to cite an eBook.

How do I cite an eBook?