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Download an e-Reader

You can read an ebook on your personal devices, up to any combination of 6 devices. To do so, you must download either the Odilo app or a supported e-book reader and then authorize Adobe Digital Editions on your computer and your devices. Once authorized, you can use your device to check, read, and return books using your phone or tablet, as well as your computer.

Option 1: Download the Odilo App

Download the Odilo app:

For more Help using the Odilo app, visit: https://www.odilo.us/help/odilotk/EN/general.htm

Option 2: Download a Supported e-Reader

Download a supported e-book reader:

To Use a Supported e-Book Reader:

Register for an Adobe ID (https://accounts.adobe.com) to authorize your e-book reader app and to be able to use e-books across multiple devices.

Visit theologicalebooks.org to browse and check out e-books. Be sure to click on the “My Account” button and sign in with your library account to see e-books exclusive to your library in addition to the e-books shared by the member libraries.

FAQs

How do I borrow an e-book from theologicalebooks.org for use in my e-Reader app?

From your browser, go to theologicalebooks.org. Browse or search for a book and then click the "Borrow" button. If you have not already logged in  to theologicalebooks.org using your Populi login, you will be prompted to do so. The book will be added to your checked-out items list.

You can then choose to download the e-book to your computer of devise, or display it in your browser ( if supported by the e-book).

Once you have check out an e-book, you will have access to it for 2 weeks (14 days), after which your access will automatically expire. If you would like to continue to read the e-book, you may check it out again.

How do I return an e-book before the due date?

If you have not downloaded the e-book, click the “Return Now” button in your list of checked out items. If you did download the e-book, you return it within your reader app:

  • In Adobe Digital Editions, right-click on the e-book and choose “Return Borrowed Item.”
  • In Bluefire Reader, go to the info screen for the e-book and tap “Return Item.”