LibGuides: Library Digital Offerings: Library Digital Offerings

Good To Know: Streaming vs Downloading

Streaming
Streaming services are viewed instantly on a computer or device with an internet connection via an app or or web browser.
For example, YouTube is a streaming video service.
Downloading
Downloading services requires a complete transfer of the content before use.
For example, you download an attachment from your email to your computer.

Digital Library Collection

OverDrive Digital Library and RBDigital have merged.

With digital downloads, your public library is open 24/7! The San Antonio Public Library offers access to an expansive collection of digital media content. You can access this service for free using your San Antonio Public Library Card, and now that OverDrive and RBDigital have merged, all the great content found in RBDigital is now available via OverDrive.

OverDrive
Offers ebooks, audio books (including the RBDigital collection), magazines, and streaming videos from STARZ

Digital Magazines

Read the latest issue thanks to your library card.

MasterFILE Complete
This database give you access to full text magazines from a wide variety to subjects. Includes Consumer Reports, among thousands of titles. Use your library account to log in.
OverDrive Magazines
OverDrive offers access to a selection of popular magazines, accessible and downloadable to your device for off-line reading. A limited number of back issues are available for certain titles.

Digital Newspapers

Your library card is your pass to access reliable news information sources without charge.

Newspaper Source
This database gives you access to full-text articles from newspapers from around the world. To access from the convenience of your own device, click on the link above and log in with your library account information.
The New York Times
Get access to the digital edition of The New York Times from home, simply create an account on the New York Times website and then redeem the special code using The New York Times link above.
San Antonio Express-News
Access articles and features from the San Antonio Express-News (January 1, 1990 to present) with this database. Text only, no images; and no classified ads. Click on the link and log in with your library account credentials.

Digital Resources for Continuing Education

Learn to fix it yourself, gain or sharpen skills, and/or acquire knowledge with your library card.

ChiltonLibrary
An extensive digital library of repair manuals, available in full-text most with diagrams, and many with how-to videos from one of the leading publishers of automobile maintenance manuals. Accessible with your library account credentials.
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Access full-text articles from leading hobby and crafting publications to increase your skills. Log in with your library account information.
Home Improvement Reference Center
Expand your DIY skills with access to full-text articles from leading home improvement publications. Use your library account credentials to access.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
Save money and fix it yourself: ATVs, boat motors, motorcycles, lawn mowers, and more. Full-text, illustrated instructions for a wide variety of engine types available with your library account.
Universal Class
Gives you access to over 500 CEU level classes in 30 subject areas. To level up your skills, log in with your library account information.