Open e-books downloaded from the library which have Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions implemented with Adobe Content Server Message (ACSM)
Functionality
Adobe Digital Editions allows you to access and download e-books which might be otherwise restricted by Digital Rights Management. Through Adobe Digital Editions, library users will be able to access e-books with their personal Adobe ID.
Tips for using this tool at Kent
Adobe Digital Editions is not available on the staff and student PCs at the University. By creating an Adobe ID, an e-book loan is issued to this ID rather than being locked to the machine it was downloaded to. This allows you to access the downloaded e-book on all devices that have Adobe Digital Editions (up to 6 devices).
Help & how to get started
- First, create a personal Adobe account.
- Next, download Adobe Digital Editions. Adobe Digital Editions is available for Mac, Windows, Android and iOS.
- Please visit Adobe’s guide to Adobe Digital Editions for guidance on how to download and add e-books to Adobe Digital Editions. Or, visit the University of Kent's Library and IT guide on how to Find and Use e-books.
Cost
Free
Terms of use, copyright and licensing
You will need to create a personal Adobe account and agree to the terms and conditions set by Adobe