How to Download EBooks from Your Library to the Literati

Nik Minor, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Jan 3, 2011 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here."

The Sharper Image Literati ebook reader, a new, low-cost alternative to Amazon's Kindle, has become a viable contender in the ebook reader market due to its recent firmware upgrades. With the digital age in full bloom, many local libraries have also jumped on the emedia bandwagon, offering thousands of ebook titles that can be easily downloaded from your home computer. Once you have set up your Literati, you can download ebooks from your local library to your Literati in moments.

Download and install the necessary software from your library's eMedia page. The software is likely Adobe Digital Editions. You will need to create an account with Adobe.

Browse the library's ebook catalog and select the ebook you wish to download by adding it to your cart.

Select checkout time (typically either 7 or 14 days).

Download the ebook. Select "Open" when prompted. This will place the title into the Adobe Digital Editions media library.

Plug in your Literati ebook reader. It should appear on the left panel of the Adobe Digital Editions.

Select the library view in order to view all available ebooks on Adobe Digital Editions.

Drag the ebook to your Literati ebook reader, and when prompted, opt to register your Literati.

Safely eject your Literati by clicking on the "Start Menu," selecting "Computer" and right-clicking on the Literati. Select "Safely remove hardware."

Unplug your Literati.

Enable wireless connection on your Literati, if it is not currently enabled, by pressing the "Menu" button and selecting "Settings." Navigate to the "Wireless" tab. Select "Enabled" under "Wireless Settings," and connect to your home network. You will not be able to view the recently downloaded books until you have connected at least one time after downloading the books. Press the "Home" button, then select "Sync" to complete the process. Otherwise, the ebooks will be on your Literati, but will remain locked.

The Literati will recognize the newly downloaded content and the ebook will be available under the "Books" tab. Keep in mind that books under the "New" category are sorted by the author's last name. You may need to scroll through your library to find your recently added ebook.

If your local library doesn't offer ebooks, contact them and request the service. With so many libraries already supporting eMedia, your library shouldn't be far behind.

Published by Nik Minor

Nik is a freelance writer, editor, law student, and small business owner. View profile