Ebook Central
What is Ebook Central?
The Ebook Central reader app is a dedicated mobile and desktop application designed for reading downloaded ebooks from the Ebook Central platform. It is the primary offline reading solution, offering a streamlined, secure, and accessible experience for students and researchers. The app supports EPUB and PDF formats, allows users to manage their loans and devices, and is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
Note: The new app does not replace the Ebook Central online reader; it’s a companion tool.
What are the app's main features?
The Ebook Central app allows you to:
- organize ebooks in your 'My Bookshelf', in thumbnail or list mode;
- synchronize ebooks across your devices by registering your devices;
- adjust the font size and brightness for comfortable reading;
- zoom in and out;
- bookmark pages;
- copy text ensuring DRM control principles; or
- search within an ebook.
How can I download library ebooks to the Ebook Central reader app?
To be able to download ebooks from the Ebook Central database to the Ebook Central reader app, you will first need to register your device. To do so, you need to have a personal Ebook Central account. To create an account, follow the steps below:
- Go to Ebook Central .
- Click "Sign In" at the top right.
- Click "Create Account" at the bottom.
- Fill out the form and click "Create Account".
Once you have an account, continue with the steps below to register your device:
- Log in to your Ebook Central account;
- Click on "Profile";
- Select “Manage/Get Code” next to EBC APP DEVICES;
- Click on “Get Registration code”;
- Copy the generated code;
- Open the Ebook Central app on your preferred device. You’ll be prompted to enter the registration code and click "Submit".
Now, you are ready to find the book of your preference in Ebook Central database and download it. For more information on doing this, you may consult the Download & read offline section in our Ebook guide.