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eContent Comparison Chart
| Details | OverDrive | RBdigital (eBooks and Audiobooks) | RBdigital (Magazines) |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBooks? | YES – Popular reading material in Adobe EPUB, Kindle, PDF, or Overdrive READ formats | YES –Classic titles like Jane Eyre and Moby Dick in Adobe EPUB or PDF formats | NO |
| Downloadable audiobooks? | YES – Popular reading material in MP3 audiobook format. | YES - Pimsleur foreign language, Pimsleur English for Foreign Language speakers and classics in MP3 audiobook format. | NO |
| eMagazines? | NO | NO | YES - Full color, interactive digital magazines. |
| Is special software needed on my computer? | The OverDrive desktop app is needed for downloadable audiobooks and Adobe Digital Editions is needed to download EPUB items. | RBdigital MediaManager is needed for downloadable audiobooks and Adobe Digital Editions is needed to download EPUB items. | NO - A RBdigital Reader browser window will open and stream your magazine. |
| Are apps available for my mobile device? | The OverDrive app is available for Android, Kindle, Nook, and iOS devices | The RBdigital app is available for Android, Kindle Fire, Nook and iOS devices. | The RBdigital app for reading eMagazines is available for Android, Kindle HD/HDX and iOS devices. Apps for the Kindle HD/HDX require a side loaded install link which may be found on your library collection page, magazine page detail screens, and on the Success checkout page. The app is NOT located in the Kindle App Store. |
| Will I need my library card? | You will need an active library card and PIN in good standing | You will need an active library card and PIN in good standing | You will need an active library card and PIN in good standing |
| How many items can be checked out at a time? | 10 | 5 | There is no limit to the number of eMagazines that can be checked out at a time. |
| How long is the checkout period? |
Any checkout period up to 7, 14, or 21 days. |
Any checkout period up to 21 days | There is no checkout period. eMagazines do not have a due date. |
| Can I place holds on items? | You can have up to 10 holds at one time. | You can have up to 10 holds at one time. | You do not have to place holds on an eMagazine; eMagazines are always available. |
| When a hold becomes available, how long do I have to borrow before the hold expires? | 72 hours after notification with option to set for automatic checkout | Items will check out automatically | Not applicable |
| Can items be renewed? | Items can be renewed once during the original checkout period if no one else is waiting for it. | Items can be renewed once during the original checkout period if no one else is waiting for it. | eMagazines do not need to be renewed. |
| Can I accumulate overdue fines? | NO - items are returned automatically. | NO - items are returned automatically. | NO - you may keep eMagazines in your account indefinitely. |
| What if I have technical questions or problems? | See the Help section of the Library’s OverDrive website or email us. |
Click the ? on the Library’s RBdigital website, or contact RBdigital Support at 877-77-AUDIO / 877-772-8346; or email RBdigital yoursupport@recordedbooks.com. |
See the Help section of the RBdigital for magazines website or email RBdigital here. |
A Message from DCPL
Upon checkout, patrons using Kindle apps and devices are directed to Amazon.com to complete their transaction. Please be aware that the DeKalb County Public Library provides this service for your convenience but cannot ensure your privacy when going to third-party websites.
Downloadable Media content may not be downloaded onto DCPL computers.
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