The Ebook Central Reader App is a mobile and desktop app designed for reading downloaded ebooks from the Ebook Central platform.

It replaces Adobe Digital Editions as the primary offline reading solution for Ebook Central books. The app supports EPUB and PDF formats, allows users to manage their loans and devices, and is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. (Please note that downloading entire EBSCOhost ebooks to both Windows and Mac computers still requires Adobe Digital Editions to be installed.)

Can the Ebook Central Reader app be used for reading books online (without taking out a loan), or is it only for downloaded content? 

The Ebook Central Reader App is designed primarily for offline reading of downloaded books, replacing Adobe Digital Editions. It does not support online reading without a loan.

Does the app also support chapter downloads?

No. Chapter downloads continue exactly as they do today. Any chapters you download are still served as PDFs, which you can open in any PDF-compatible reader. The Ebook Central Reader App is only required when you want to download an entire book.

See how to install the Ebook Central Reader App here.

See the Ebook Central App FAQs for information about:

• Access and Authentication
• Customisation and Accessibility
• Downloading and Reading Books
• Annotations and Bookmarks
• Security and Privacy 
• System Requirements 

You can also watch this walkthrough tutorial to get you started.

Questions? Get in touch! Contact the SAE Library for further information.