Overview
Library eBooks from BorrowBox can be transferred to your Kobo eReader from your Windows or Mac computer using Adobe Digital Editions.
Before the first use, you will need to authorise both your computer and Kobo for use with Adobe Digital Editions - this One-Time Setup and Authorisation process is described below.
Once complete, you can follow the Downloading and Transferring eBooks to Kobo process each time you borrow a new book.
Why Adobe Digital Editions?
Library eBooks are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM), so you’ll get a license with your book. The license is also known as an .acsm file. When you download a DRM-protected eBook, you'll get a file that has .acsm at the end of the file name. To get the book itself, just open that file in Adobe Digital Editions (ADE). ADE will verify your license, and then download your eBook in either EPUB or PDF format.
Note that the app versions of ADE for Android, iOS, or ChromeOS do not support transferring DRM-protected eBooks to another device, so you will need to use a Windows or Mac computer to transfer library eBooks to your eReader.
One-Time Setup and Authorisation
Downloading and Transferring eBooks to Kobo
Troubleshooting and Support
If you encounter errors after following the steps above, try exploring the Kobo Help Centre.
Common issues:
- ADE mobile app won't detect kobo device? This is because the mobile app doesn't support external eReader transfer. You will need to use the desktop version of ADE on a computer.
If you need support with using your Kobo, and cannot find answers on the Kobo Help Center, you can visit any Hamilton City Libraries branch or contact the Matihiko/Digital Services Team with a description of the issues you're having, and we'll do what we can to help.