In September, the Digital Resources Committee announced that Allegheny County Libraries’ subscription to the eMagazine service Flipster would not be renewed and that on December 31st, 2022, this service will disappear.
Some patrons may take issue with Flipster disappearing, so if that occurs, here are some talking points.
- Usage for Flipster has decreased over the years while circulation numbers for Overdrive and Hoopla have risen.
- Public libraries have limited resources.
- Flipster offers limited access to latest/back issues and the app is limited when it comes to accessibility features.
There will still be plenty of options available for magazine lovers. In fact, Overdrive offers thousands of options to choose from and Hoopla’s growing collection can be accessed with a single borrow as part of its BingePass program.
-Erin Weaver, Bridgeville Public Library