How to access and download Rosenberg Library
eBooks for Nook
Note: Library eBooks CANNOT be renewed - only checked out again if available. You may have up to 5 Houston Digital Media titles checked out at one time. Library eBooks will be returned automatically in 14 days. You may return eBooks early if you desire.
Need help checking out library e-books and e-audiobooks? Stop by the Reference desk for drop-in training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm – 5pm and Saturdays from 2:30-3:30pm. Bring your library card, and your e-reader, iPad, MP3 player, laptop or other device. Kindle and Nook users will need their account login information. For questions about what to bring, call 409-763-8854 x115 or email reference@rosenberg-library.org.
TIP: If you're having trouble finding available titles, click on
"Advanced Search", choose a Nook format, and check the box next to "Only
show titles with copies available"(Kindle Instructions)
1. From the e-Library
section of the home page, select “eBooks and Downloads". Click on the “Houston Area Digital Media Catalog” link.  |
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On your first use, download Adobe Digital Editions to your computer.
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3. Click the download link as directed. |
 4. Click “Launch” and then follow the download instructions for your computer. Once Adobe Digital Editions has installed, create a free Adobe Account and Authorize your computer. | |
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Return to the
Houston Area Digital Media Catalog. Use the Advanced
Search function or select a book by clicking on the book’s
cover.
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Once you've selected a book, click
the “add to cart” link
next to Adobe EPUB (or PDF) eBook.
You can read Adobe ePub
or Adobe PDF formats on Nook, Sony, Kobo, etc.
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7. You will be prompted to log in.
Select Rosenberg Library from the drop
down menu. |
8. When prompted, enter your library card
number without spaces. |
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9. Your "Digital Cart" will open.
Select "Proceed to Checkout". |
10. Select
“Confirm Checkout". |
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11. Click "Download".  |
 12. Adobe Digital Editions will open, and your eBook will begin downloading.
Your book will open in reading view when downloading has completed.  |
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13. POWER ON and unlock your Nook. Connect your Nook (or similar eReader) to your computer via USB cable. In the Adobe Digital Editions program, DRAG AND DROP the book from the library to the NOOK. The book will be in your Nook when you safely disconnect.
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How to "return" eBooks early
 To return a book early from your computer,
open Adobe Digital Editions and click the triangle on the book title, then “Return Book” from the drop down menu.
Follow the same process to return the book from your NOOK. Any questions? Please contact a reference librarian. email: reference@rosenberg-library.org phone: (409) 763-8854 x. 115 |