Q. How can I download an audiobook or e-book?

From Yale Library, there are a number of ways that you can access e-books.

• See the video below for help identifying e-books in Quicksearch. When using Quicksearch, select the option to "View online results" to limit to e-books and other online resources.

When using e-books, it is important to keep in mind that not every e-book will be available to use in the same way. Some e-book providers allow you to download to a Kindle or e-reader, while others will provide a PDF download or webpage to view the e-book.

For a comprehensive details about e-book providers available from Yale Library, visit our e-books research guide, where you can find information about how to view e-book content, including downloading and printing material.

Below is some brief information on e-books from some of our most popular e-book providers.

Overdrive

The library has a collection of popular fiction and non-fiction e-books and audiobooks from Overdrive, which are available for short term loans (much like checking out a physical book from the library). You can find these e-books and audiobooks in Quicksearch, or you can search directly in the Overdrive catalog.

• You can borrow up to 5 e-books or audiobooks at a time.
• Overdrive titles can be downloaded as an e-pub file (for e-readers) or read in a browser window.
• See the library's guide to Overdrive for detailed information.

ProQuest EBook Central