Double-click the .acsm file. ADE will automatically launch, contact the Archive's servers, and download the actual encrypted book file (.epub or .pdf).
Before you can download a borrowed book, you must meet these basic criteria: Download Archive Borrowed Book
The Internet Archive distinguishes between (download anytime) and borrowable (limited to 14 days, DRM protected). Understanding this distinction is the first step to success. Double-click the
: If a book is already on loan to someone else, you can join a waitlist and will be notified via email when it is your turn. Understanding this distinction is the first step to success
Best for fixed-layout books like textbooks or art books.
Click your preferred format. The .acsm file will download. Note: This is NOT the book file; it is a "ticket" to get the book.
This technology is why you cannot simply plug your e-reader into a friend's computer and copy your borrowed books to their device. The files are device-specific. This is a major point of contention in the digital rights community, as it prevents users from truly "archiving" borrowed content for fair use purposes.