By Amanda Buettner, MLIS – Electronic Resources Librarian
Beginning May 19, 2026, reading full-book downloads of EBSCO eBooks offline will require the Thorium Reader application. Thorium Reader replaces Adobe Digital Editions for reading rights-protected full-book downloads. This change does not affect chapter downloads or eBook reading online. At this time, Thorium Reader does not have a mobile app.
Thorium Reader supports screen reader compatibility and adheres to current digital accessibility standards. The application offers functionality such as:
· Text-to-speech
· Note taking, highlighting, and bookmarking
· Font type and size adjustments
· Customizable display options
If an eBook requires Thorium Reader for full-book downloads, it will be noted when accessing the book. To read an eBook in Thorium, the EBSCO platform will generate a one-time passkey to enter in Thorium Reader when downloading the eBook. You will only need to enter a passkey the first time the book is accessed in the Thorium App.
For further details on how to use Thorium with EBSCO eBooks, see:
· EBSCO eBooks – LCP & Thorium – Frequently Asked Questions
· Downloading EBSCO eBooks – Tutorial
https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/Downloading-EBSCO-eBooks-Tutorial?language=en_US
For additional information please feel free to contact us via e-mail via the University Libraries Homepage.