Last Updated: Feb 24, 2021     Views: 13224

What will happen to the RBdigital magazine service?

At the end of February 2021, RBdigital will be shutting down its digital magazine service.

Will RBdigital titles be available elsewhere?

Yes! We will be adding most titles from RBdigital (e.g. New Yorker, Newsweek) to the Flipster digital magazine service. You'll also find hundreds of magazines from all around the world at PressReader.

For a selection of Asian-language magazines, please use Kono Digital (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) or Qikan (Chinese).

Will The Economist be available through Flipster?

No, unfortunately, The Economist will not be available through Flipster. But you access the full-text version via the Gale OneFile News database.

Are back issues available through Flipster?

Yes! Flipster has a limited selection of back issues. For back issues beyond its range, use our Periodical Finder tool to search for the full-text database version.

Does Flipster send email notifications when new issues become available?

No, unfortunately, Flipster doesn't send email notifications at this time.

Are there mobile apps for Flipster and PressReader?

Yes! Search your device's app store for the Flipster and PressReader apps. The apps are available for Android and iOS devices. 

If I don't have a mobile device, how do I access Flipster and PressReader?

You may access Flipster and PressReader from any device (e.g. Mac/PC) with a web browser and Internet connection.