Access eBooks

eBook Collections:

Explore over 660,000 web-based electronic books at your convenience wherever you have an internet connection.

Search individual library databases to find eBooks to read online (you are not required to check them out or download them)

eBook through Holman Library One Search:

1. FIRST, click below and search by entering keywords on your topic or the name of a book:

2. NEXT, in the results list, filter source type and format (in the left-hand column).

• Under Show Only, limit to "View Online"
• Under Source Type, limit to "Books" and/or "Book Chapters"

3. THEN, click "View Online" near the book. You have the option to read it online or download it.

Download eBooks from ProQuest

eBooks and eBook chapters can be read online or downloaded to a computer or mobile device.

Some eBooks will have Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions that require additional steps to download and read offline. The resources below can help with the required steps for downloading eBooks with DRM restrictions:

Reading and Downloading eBooks

1. When you find an eBook you wish to read, you will often have the choice of reading the eBook online or downloading it to a computer or mobile device so that it can be read while you are offline.

   

2. Some eBooks will allow you to immediately download a PDF and use any PDF software to read.

   

   * You may be prompted to sign in with your Green River College email and password.

3. Some eBooks require extra steps for offline reading. ProQuest may ask about your device and whether it is personal or public. Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) may be needed and might not work on shared devices.

   

4. Adobe Digital Editions must be installed to download or transfer ProQuest eBooks.

   

5. The first time you open a book with ADE, it may ask you to "Authorize Your Computer" with an Adobe ID. You can create one or choose to authorize without an ID.

   

6. After ADE is installed, you may be asked to choose a loan duration and preferred file format.

   

7. What happens next depends on your browser. You may see a prompt to open or save the file. The eBook file usually ends in .acsm.

   

Download eBooks from EBSCO

eBooks and eBook chapters can be read online or downloaded to a computer or mobile device.

Some eBooks will have Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions that require additional steps to download and read offline. The resources below can help with the required steps for downloading eBooks with DRM restrictions:

Many eBooks with DRM restrictions will require users to install Adobe Digital Editions on their computer or mobile device in order to access these eBooks offline. Adobe Digital Editions is also required to transfer these eBooks to supported E-Readers.

The first time you open an eBook with DRM restrictions, Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) will ask you to authorize your computer. The best way to do this is to supply an Adobe ID. If you don’t have an Adobe ID, click the Create an Adobe ID link. After creating the ID on the Adobe website, you can close that browser window, return to ADE, and enter the newly-created Adobe ID.

1. Install Adobe Digital Editions (ADE)
   To download certain EBSCO eBooks or transfer them to a portable device, install Adobe Digital Editions. It’s a free download available through Adobe’s website.
2. Create a personal EBSCO account
   This may be required to download some eBooks to your device.
3. Click “Sign In” on the EBSCO website

   

4. Click “Sign up” to create your account

   

   

5. Find your eBook and click “Full Download”

   * You can also read the eBook online using EBSCO’s browser-based reader with no extra software.

   

6. Select download duration and format
   • You can access the downloaded eBook for 1–7 days
   • eBook formats include PDF or EPUB

   

7. Confirm successful download
   • How long the book is available
   • Viewing requirements

   

8. Check your browser download options
   You may see a dialog box to open or save the file or a download bar. Your eBook file will have a .acsm extension.

   

9. Open the downloaded file in ADE
   Clicking the .acsm file should automatically open Adobe Digital Editions and retrieve the full eBook. You must have ADE installed and authorized with your Adobe ID (or authorized without an ID for single-device use).

Access ebooks at KCLS

As a GRC Student, you can access the online collection at the public library King County Library System (KCLS)

Databases to consider:

• Hoopla

Access graphic novels (as well as movies, TV, and music) on your computer or mobile devices. All titles are available with no holds and no waiting. Limit of 10 checkouts each month.

• Libby App from Overdrive

Get one-tap access to eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines from OverDrive.

How to access:

1. FIRST, make sure you know how to log on at KCLS.  As a student you are automatically assigned a free account for online resources.  Click to find out your assigned logon:

2. NEXT, borrow digital content on your mobile device or eReader by clicking the link below to access the library's online database collection.