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Whitefish Bay Public Library now offers Digital Magazine Downloads

Whitefish Bay Public Library, in partnership with RBdigital from Recorded Books, is pleased to announce the availability of Zinio for Libraries. Awarded Best New Database of 2012 by Library Journal, Zinio is the world’s largest newsstand, offering multi-user access to popular magazine publications.

Through the library website, patrons will have unlimited simultaneous access to complete digital magazines, which can easily be viewed on most Internet-enabled devices inside or outside of the library. Zinio’s unique technology digitally recreates a magazine page for page, including full color pictures, intuitive navigation, key word article search and interactive elements such as audio and video. Rolling Stone, Good Housekeeping, National Geographic, O, The Oprah Magazine and Newsweek are just a few of the popular titles available. Library patrons will have access to 100 publications through Zinio. To see a full list of titles, visit http://countycat.mcfls.org/screens/zinio-title-list.pdf

“I’m really excited to add Zinio to our growing list of digital services available to library patrons. It’s a fantastic product that looks beautiful on your smartphone or tablet. With access to 100 free magazines through the library’s website, there is something for everyone,” says Scott Lenski, Community and Adult Services Librarian.

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Please see a library staff member at the library for more information on how to access this service or visit the website at www.wfblibrary.org and look for the “Zinio” banner.

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