Zinio at Rowan Public Library

by Dr. Betty Middleton Rowan Public Library

  

 ZINIO!  Zinio is now available through the Rowan Public Library.

            What is ZINIO?  It is a multi-platform distribution service for digital magazines,

with more than 5,500 magazines from a wide range of publishers.  Magazines, including

back issues, may be purchased individually or through subscriptions, with new issues

downloading automatically.

In 2011 Zinio began partnering with Recorded Books to offer “Zinio

for Libraries” a service that allows public libraries in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the

US to grant patrons access to full digital issues of selected magazines via a digital

catalog.  These magazines can be accessed with the patron’s library card and password.

            Zinio also offers custom apps for Adroid mobile devices, the Apple iPad and

iPhone, BlackBerry PlayBook, Windows8, Windows Phone and Windows RT.  A user’s

reading list is accessible through any device they set up with their Zinio account.

            You can access ZINIO from the Rowan Public Library’s Home Page.  On the

left side of the screen, search for and click on Online Tools.  Information about Zinio

will appear on the right side of that page.  You can also click on FAQ to discover  

additional information about the application.

            When you click on Access with your Library Card and Pin you will go directly to

the Online Resources Page where Zinio is listed at the top of our new acquisitions.  

Next you enter your Rowan Public Library card number and password, and click  

Create Account (necessary only the first time).  The password must be 7 characters and

a combination of letters and numbers.  A confirmation notice from RBDigital/Zinio will

be sent to  your e-mail box. 

At this time you will be asked to create a Zinio.com account (first time only).  Use

the same email/password combo you used for your RBDigital account.   

Click Register. 

A list of digital magazines that are available through Rowan Public Library will

be displayed.  Choose a title you want to read and click on the cover of a magazine to

download it.  Click the Complete Checkout button. This selects magazines for your

personal reading list which can be retained as long as you wish and can be deleted from

your collection by clicking the “Edit your reading list” at the top of the page.