How do I give a Record Research eBook as a gift?

To give a Record Research eBook as a gift, you will need to create a new account by clicking on "Login" on the top right of the screen. 

IMPORTANT:  If you already have an account under which you have purchased Record Research eBooks, you will still need to create a new account that you will transfer to the recipient of your gift. 

Under "Login," you will see the option to "Create a new account."  Choose a username and password that you can share with your eBook's recipient.  If you already have a Record Research account, you will need to enter an email address that is not tied to your account.

Purchase the eBook(s) that you would like to give.  When you are ready to "deliver" your eBook gift, share the following information with your gift's recipient:

Once your recipient logs into the account, they can change the account's username, password and email address. 

IMPORTANT: The first user to download the eBook will be the only one to access the eBook as the eBook's DRM certificate will be tied to their Adobe Digital Editons (ADE) account.  Do not download the eBook to your computer or other device if you intend to give the eBook as a gift.  If you do so, then, when your gift recipient logs into their account, they will be blocked from downloading their eBook.

Your recipient will need to have installed the following free applications to read their eBook on their:

IMPORTANT: Record Research eBooks cannot be read by Kindle devices.

After your recipient logs into their account, they will need to:

  • Click on "My account" at the top right of their screen.

  • Click on "My eLibrary" and they will see the dowload for the eBook you purchased listed there.

  • Finally, click on Download.