Tech support for your e-reader device:
Nook Support
Sony Devices eSupport
Apple iOs (iPAD, iPOD) Support
Kindle Support
Android Devices (comparison)
E-readers (comparison)
When transferring ebooks from your computer to any mobile device, you will need an Adobe ID. Registering for an ID is free and easy. Click here to register.
Adobe Digital Editions
To view and manage eBooks downloaded to your computer in either ePub or PDF format. List of Supported Devices Help Site
Aldiko
Read ebooks in ePub or PDF format that have been transferred from Adobe Digital Editions to an Android device.
Bluefire Reader (Apple)
Download ebooks in ePub or PDF format directly to an Apple device (e.g. iPAD, iPhone).
Bluefire Reader (Android)
Download ebooks in ePub or PDF format directly to an Android device.
Calibre
Free ebook management application developed by ebook users.
Kindle App
Amazon's app is freely available for most PC and mobile devices.
Nook App
Barnes and Novel's app is freely available for PC, MAC, and most mobile devices.
WSU Libraries Online Catalog
Limit initial search statement to "ebooks' under Add Filter.
WSU Libraries SmartSearch
Limit search results to "ebooks" under Source Type.
WSU Libraries Ebook Portal
Search ebooks by title or browse by title or subject.
All ebooks can be read online in your Web browser on your PCs, laptops, and mobile devices. However, you may wish to download an ebook for off-line viewing. Downloaded ebooks temporarily reside on your device making them readily available 24/7. Some ebooks allow only one user at a time so the ebook is all yours while checked out to you. When you download an ebook, you may be prompted to select a loan/borrow/checkout time period for the book. Your access to the book is guaranteed during this period, and when the book is "due" it will automatically disappear from your device.
The following table summarizes information about devices that are compatible with selected ebook collections as well as options for printing and downloading.
For specific instructions for downloading ebooks directly to mobile devices and downloading ebooks to a computer and then transferring them to mobile devices go to the tab on the left: Specific Downloading Instructions.
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Collection |
Compatible Devices |
Downloading |
Printing |
Special Notes |
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ACLS Humanities E-Books |
No downloading |
Only allows printing for 3 pages at a time |
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APA Ebooks |
PCs, laptops, any devices that can be used with Adobe Digital Editions such as Nook and Sony. Need Bluefire Reader for direct downloading to iOS, Android devices, and Kindle Fire. |
Download chapter by chapter in PDF. |
Can be printed chapter by chapter in PDF. |
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Books 24/7 (Finance Pro/ITPro) |
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No downloading |
Only allows printing 1 page at a time |
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eBook Collection (Ebscohost) |
PCs, laptops, any devices that can be used with Adobe Digital Editions such as Nook and Sony. Need Bluefire Reader for direct downloading to iOS, Android devices, and Kindle Fire. |
In general, entire ebook may be downloaded. Create free account. During download process, choose 1-7 day checkout. |
Up to 60 pages can be printed or saved. |
Two video tutorials:Downloading Ebsco ebooks & |
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EBook Library (EBL) |
PCs, laptops, any devices that can be used with Adobe Digital Editions such as Nook and Sony. Need Bluefire Reader for direct downloading to iOS, Android devices, and Kindle Fire. |
In general, entire ebook may be downloaded. During download process, choose loan period (1-3 days). Can download as either PDF or ePUB. |
Up to 5% of total pages. When downloaded, additional printing restrictions. |
Must login with WSU ID and password both on- and off-campus |
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ebrary |
PCs, laptops, any devices that can be used with Adobe Digital Editions such as Nook and Sony. Need Bluefire Reader for direct downloading to iOS, Android devices, and Kindle Fire. |
If downloadable, entire ebook may be downloaded. Two options: 1) up to 60 pages of chapter or page range in PDF or 2) download entire ebook for 7 or 14 days. |
Maximum number of pages allowed for printing depends on length of book. To print whole chapter, view a page within the chapter to activate option. |
Overview of Download Options (including iPAD, Nook, Adobe Digital Editions) |
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IEEE-Wiley eBooks |
PCs, laptops, any devices that can be used with Adobe Digital Editions such as Nook and Sony. Need Bluefire Reader for direct downloading to iOS, Android devices, and Kindle Fire. |
Download chapter by chapter in PDF. |
Can be printed chapter by chapter in PDF. |
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Springer eBooks |
PCs, laptops, any devices that can be used with Adobe Digital Editions such as Nook and Sony. Need Bluefire Reader for direct downloading to iOS, Android devices, and Kindle Fire. |
Download chapter by chapter in PDF. |
Can be printed chapter by chapter in PDF. |
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