ebooks @ CQUniversity Library

This guide is designed to help you find and use ebooks held by CQUniversity Library.

Some ebooks have a limit on how many people can read them at one time

If you are unable to access an ebook, it might be because there is a limit on how many people can use the book at the same time.

If you want to check for this information, you can look in the Full text availability section of the Library Search record for an ebook. If there is an Access Model note under the database name, it will tell you the maximum number of people who can use the book at the same time (concurrent users).

Downloading ebooks using Adobe Digital Editions

Many collections require Adobe Digital Editions opens in a new window to download an e-book. Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) is a separate application from Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader and has been designed specifically for reading e-books. You can transfer protected books between multiple computers and mobile devices. Simply authorize each of your machines with your Adobe ID.

Get started

Download Adobe Digital Editions
Create and activate an Adobe ID .
You must also 'authorize' your Adobe ID on your device.

You can print from ADE . Refer to the page number inside the brackets for print selection.

Visit the Adobe Digital Editions FAQ opens in a new window for other tips and instructions.

For system requirements visit ADE Tech Specs opens in a new window .

Adobe Digital Editions is available on all student computer work stations on CQUniversity campuses. Staff can install ADE via Company Portal.

Apps to view ebooks downloaded as PDFs

Adobe Acrobat Reader

iBooks

Download for Apple

Kindle Reader

Apps to view ebooks downloaded with Adobe Digital Editions

Bluefire Reader

Note You must authorize the Bluefire app with your Adobe ID to download books requiring ADE to your device. Create an Adobe ID account opens in a new window .