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RBDigital Magazines moving to OverDrive/Libby

On January 29, 2021 all magazines on RBDigital are moving to OverDrive and Libby.

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  • Up to three years of back issues for each title.
  • You can still access Acorn and Great Courses through RBDigital.
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    Vi is Canada’s eRead

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