Import pdf to itunes

I've forgotten how to import pdf's to itunes so that I can import to my ipad.
Thanks.
Tzipora

I use an older iTunes but I just drag to an iTunes Window the way I do with any other file. However, recently Apple introduced an iBooks app on Mavericks that took away iBook functionality from iTunes and put it in a separate app. I run an older system but if they did that for iBooks it may also have moved pdf functionality to iBooks too. Probably somebody else can give a more definitive answer.

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