RBdigital

RBdigital: Free Digital Media

Access audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, comics and more for free with RBdigital, a digital media service partnering with public libraries worldwide.

What is RBdigital?

RBdigital is a digital media platform and mobile app that focuses on providing access to digital content through partnerships with public libraries around the world. It was originally launched in 2004 under the name Recorded Books and later rebranded as RBdigital in 2015.

The service includes popular digital content formats like audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, comics, and more. Library patrons can browse, checkout, and enjoy this content for free with a valid library card. The accompanying RBdigital apps, available for both iOS and Android, allow users to easily download and consume content on mobile devices.

One standout feature of RBdigital is their wide audiobook selection, including over 100,000 titles from Recorded Books and other major publishers. The service curates recommendations and spotlights select new titles each month to keep patrons engaged and discovering new content.

RBdigital partners with public library systems in several countries to provide this digital media content and lending platform. Libraries pay an annual subscription fee to provide access for their patrons. As of 2020, RBdigital has thousands of partner libraries and millions of worldwide users taking advantage of these digital media offerings.

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