Checking Out The record in the catalog will include a link if an eBook is available. Most of our eBooks are hosted by the company EBSCO. You will need to log into or create an EBSCO account to download an eBook. See the eBook guide for full instructions: eBook Help Page Tips on downloading eBooks from our library catalog, EBSCOhost, Gale eBooks, and more. Returning You do not need to return a downloaded eBook. Once the lending period has ended, the title returns to the library. The maximum checkout period is fourteen days. You can’t renew an eBook, but you can check it out again.