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Overdrive
Flipster
AtoZ World FoodWhat kind of materials are in the collection?
Overdrive: Current issues of magazines.
Flipster: Current and back issues of magazines.
AtoZ World Food: Database of 7,000 traditional recipes and 850 food culture article
Is special software needed to read the magazines on my computer?
Overdrive: No, Overdrive Magazines can be read in a web browser.
Flipster: No, Flipster Magazines can read in a web browser.
AtoZ World Food: No, AtoZ World Food can be read and used in a web browser
Are apps available for my mobile device?
Overdrive: Yes, the Libby app for iOS and Android devices.
Flipster: Yes, the Flipster app for the iPad, Android, and Kindle Fire tablets.
AtoZ World Food: No, app is available, but any web capable smartphone or tablet can use its browser to use the site.
What devices are compatible with the collections?
Overdrive: A list of supported devices is available here.
Flipster: PCs, Macs, iPad, Android, and Kindle Fire tablets.
AtoZ World Food: PCs, Macs, iPad, Android, and Kindle Fire tablets.
Will I need my library card?
Overdrive: Yes and your PIN. Your card must be in good standing.
AtoZ World Food: Yes. Use the Library sign-in to enter your 13-digit library barcode without spaces.
How many titles can be checked out at a time?
Overdrive: Unlimited checkouts
Flipster: Unlimited checkouts
AtoZ World Food: Unlimited searches and browsing.
How long is the loan period?
Overdrive: Checkout periods range from 7 to 21 days based on personal preference.
Flipster: Checkout periods range from 2 to 7 days
AtoZ World Food: No due dates; you can print out recipes and articles.
Can I place holds on titles?
Overdrive: Overdrive Magazines are always available; you don’t have to place holds on them.
Flipster: Flipster magazines are always available; you don’t have to place holds on them.
AtoZ World Food: No need to reserve anything. AtoZ World Food is always available.
Can titles be renewed?
Overdrive: N/A
Flipster: No due dates; you can keep the magazines as long you’d like.
AtoZ World Food: N/A
Can I accumulate overdue fines?
Overdrive: No overdue fines; the titles return themselves after the loan period ends.
Flipster: No overdue fines; the titles never expire.
AtoZ World Food: N/A
What if I have technical questions or problems?
Overdrive: See the Help section of the Overdrive website. Or, view our pamphlet.
AtoZ World Food: View our pamphlet soon. Watch this space.