Step by Step Guides
In some instances your device will require another application to browse for and read or listen to library eBooks and Audiobooks through ePlatform.
We recommend reading eBooks through ePlatform’s browser reader, either via the ePlatform app or website, as this provides a richer and more immersive reading experience. However, note that eBooks in PDF format will need to be downloaded for reading.
Below are some step by step guides for the most popular devices to help get you started. If you require more assistance our technical support team will be happy to help.
- iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
- Android Devices
- Windows tablets
- Desktop or Laptop (PC or Mac)
- Adobe Digital Editions
To access ePlatform on these Apple devices we recommend using the free ePlatform app (you will need iOS7 or higher). Just follow these simple steps.
- Visit the Apple App Store and install the ePlatform app
- Search for your school or public library and sign in, then browse for eBooks and Audiobooks
- Borrow the desired title and select 'Read' for eBooks or 'Play/Pause' for Audiobooks
- Open the ePlatform app when you want to begin reading, listening or borrowing again – no need to log in each time
Alternatively, you can use your library’s ePlatform website, where you can either read eBook titles through your web browser or download them.
To read titles through your browser follow these steps.
- Go to your library’s ePlatform website, log in, then browse for eBooks and Audiobooks
- Borrow a desired title, then select 'Read' for eBooks or 'Listen' for Audiobooks
- Add the title to your Favourites in your Browser when the book is open to access it offline
- Go to your library’s ePlatform website when you want to begin reading or listening again
To access ePlatform on devices using the Android operating system (eg. Galaxy Tab, Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, HTC devices) we recommend using the free ePlatform app. Just follow these simple steps.
- Visit Google Play and install the ePlatform app
- Search for your school or public library and sign in, then browse for eBooks and Audiobooks
- Borrow the desired title and select 'Read' for eBooks or 'Play/Pause' for Audiobooks
- Open the ePlatform app when you want to begin reading, listening or borrowing again – no need to log in each time
Alternatively, you can use your library’s ePlatform website, where you can either read eBook titles through your web browser or download them.
To read titles through your browser follow these steps.
- Go to your library’s ePlatform website, log in, then browse for eBooks and Audiobooks
- Borrow a desired title, then select 'Read' for eBooks or 'Listen' for Audiobooks
- Add the title to your Favourites in your Browser when the book is open to access it offline
- Go to your library’s ePlatform website when you want to begin reading or listening again
To access ePlatform on Windows tablets (eg. Surface Pro) you can use your library’s ePlatform website, where you can
either read eBook titles through your web browser or download them.
To read titles through your browser follow these steps.
- Go to your library’s ePlatform website, log in, then browse for eBooks and Audiobooks
- Borrow a desired title, then select 'Read' for eBooks or 'Listen' for Audiobooks
- Add the title to your Favourites in your Browser when the book is open to access it offline
- Go to your library’s ePlatform website when you want to begin reading or listening again
If you have a PC or Mac you can read eBooks through your library’s ePlatform through your web browser or by downloading the titles.
To read titles through your browser follow these steps.
- Go to your library’s ePlatform website, log in, then browse for eBooks and Audiobooks.
- Borrow a desired title, then select 'Read' for eBooks or 'Listen' for Audiobooks.
- Add the title to your Favourites in your Browser when the book is open to access it offline.
- Go to your library’s ePlatform website when you want to begin reading or listening again.
Adobe Digital Editions eReader
Download Adobe Digital Editions to access and read eBooks from ePlatform. The steps to follow are as below.
Firstly you’ll need to do some setup on a computer or laptop:
- Obtain a free Adobe ID
- Download Adobe Digital Editions (ADE)
- Enter your Adobe ID and password to authorize ADE
- Go to your library’s ePlatform website, log in, then browse for eBooks
- Select ‘Download’ to download desired titles, then open the downloaded file (this will be an ‘acsm’ file)
- This will open in Adobe Digital Editions, allowing you to begin reading.
