Rock Island, IL: As of Nov. 1, the Rock Island Public Library will flip to a new digital magazine service for readers. Flipster® , from EBSCO Information Services, allows library patrons to read the latest issues of high quality digital versions of popular magazines on a computer or mobile device. The service is free to use with a Rock Island Library card.
"Using Flipster is so easy. Patrons simply log in with their library card number from the link off our website," said Natalie Struecker, Rock Island Library Reference and Adult Services Manager. "There's no need to create an account."
Flipster provides easy access to digital magazines for online browsing via a computer desktop or any mobile device. Patrons can access the content via Rock Island Library computers or remotely at home, adding 24-hour access to titles in the library's subscription. A download app for offline magazine reading is available for iPad users, with another currently in development for Android devices.
Popular titles in the Rock Island Library subscription include People, Entertainment Weekly, Consumer Reports, Jet, and Sports illustrated. [Full list below.]
Flipster replaces a previous Rock Island Library subscription to Zinio. "We're continually evaluating the online products and services we offer to meet patron demand for easy-to-use services they can use anywhere, anytime," said Struecker. She added that patrons may suggest other titles to add to Flipster by filling out a patron comment form at any Rock Island Library.
To start using Flipster, begin with the Download icon on the library website, www.rockislandlibrary.org.
For more events and services at Rock Island Public Libraries, visit the library website, follow the library on Facebook or Twitter, or call 309-732-7323.
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