The new Ebook Central Reader app launches tomorrow (Wednesday 23 July) , offering a faster, simpler way to download and read full ebooks from Ebook Central on your personal devices for those times when you don't have an internet connection. Built by the same people as the Ebook Central platform, the new app and Ebook Central are designed to work seamlessly together, offering an improved experience over the old app.
You just need to download the app and link it to your Ebook Central account to get started. Any ebooks you already downloaded on your device will still be available.
How to get started
Read or watch the quick start guidance
We recommend at least reading the quick start guide below before attempting to register your new Ebook Central Reader app. You can also watch a short video and sign up for an online training session:
Install the Ebook Central Reader app
On personal devices
The new Ebook Central Reader app is available to download through the Ebook Central website for laptops and other Windows devices, from the App Store on iOS devices, and Google Play on Android devices.
On University-managed devices
Install the Ebook Central Reader app through the University software distribution platform provided for your version of Windows:
- on Windows 10 devices, install the Ebook Central Reader app using AppsAnywhere
- on Windows 11 devices, install the Ebook Central Reader app through the Company Portal app (already installed on your device)
Register your app
You will need to log into Ebook Central in order to get your authentication code to register your downloaded app. You should then be able to use the app to read downloaded Ebook Central ebooks, including any ebooks you had previously downloaded onto your device that are still on loan to you.
Something not working as expected?
If you have any difficulties registering or using the app, please let us know. Friendly library staff are always on hand to chat 24/7.