FVRL Resources

An Open Access article is a research publication that is available under a funding model that provides free full text access to the public, meaning you don't need to log in to view it.

You'll find high quality peer-reviewed research articles covering a broad range of subject areas such as Health Sciences, Environment, Computer Science, Business and many more.

• Anyone looking for in-depth knowledge to meet their information needs
• Senior high school students, college students, and other adults with research needs
• Business people needing to monitor industry trends and developments

Full text articles are freely available in the service (and the FVRL catalog - see the "Open Articles" tab in search results). You don't need a library account to access the content.

Clicking on the "View Article" button on the results page will open the article in full text format on a new webpage.

• iOS or Android : Download the Libby app below.
• Kindle: Follow these instructions.
• Other eReaders: Follow instructions for using Fire, NOOK, or Kobo tablets.
• Windows 7 or Mac computer: Follow OverDrive’s instructions.
• Windows 8/10 computer: Follow OverDrive’s instructions.
• Chromebooks: You have a couple of options.

See the FAQs on our eBooks & eAudio page or our "Get Help Using FVRL's Online Resources" page for answers to your questions.

Starting September 30, 2021, you'll probably have problems if you're trying to use OverDrive or Libby on an older browser or operating system. You may see a security warning or a "your connection is not private" message, or you may just have problems signing in, borrowing, loading the app's content, etc.

Why? The web certificate provider that OverDrive uses will no longer support certain older operating systems, including iOS 9 or older and macOS below 10.12.1. We have also heard from our patrons that some older Kindle Fire or Android devices are also affected. 

What to do about it? Update your browser or operating system, if possible. Here's how to update your iOS device, or read more about the issue from Libby Help or OverDrive Help. Unfortunately, some older devices may not be able to update to current software, and it might be time to consider buying a new (or at least newer) device.

What happens if you ignore the message? Your data could be compromised, since OverDrive can’t verify that you're connecting with a legitimate server.

These resources may help:

• Accessibility options
• OverDrive help
• Libby app help
• Or Get Help With FVRL's Online Resources

• iOS or Android : Download the Libby app below.
• Kindle: Follow these instructions.
• Other eReaders: Follow instructions for using Fire, NOOK, or Kobo tablets.
• Windows 7 or Mac computer: Follow OverDrive’s instructions.
• Windows 8/10 computer: Follow OverDrive’s instructions.
• Chromebooks: You have a couple of options.

See the FAQs on our eBooks & eAudio page or our "Get Help Using FVRL's Online Resources" page for answers to your questions.

Starting September 30, 2021, you'll probably have problems if you're trying to use OverDrive or Libby on an older browser or operating system. You may see a security warning or a "your connection is not private" message, or you may just have problems signing in, borrowing, loading the app's content, etc.

Why? The web certificate provider that OverDrive uses will no longer support certain older operating systems, including iOS 9 or older and macOS below 10.12.1. We have also heard from our patrons that some older Kindle Fire or Android devices are also affected. 

What to do about it? Update your browser or operating system, if possible. Here's how to update your iOS device, or read more about the issue from Libby Help or OverDrive Help. Unfortunately, some older devices may not be able to update to current software, and it might be time to consider buying a new (or at least newer) device.

What happens if you ignore the message? Your data could be compromised, since OverDrive can’t verify that you're connecting with a legitimate server.

These resources may help:

• Accessibility options
• OverDrive help
• Libby app help
• Or Get Help With FVRL's Online Resources

• iOS or Android : Download the Libby app below.
• Kindle: Follow these instructions.
• Other eReaders: Follow instructions for using Fire, NOOK, or Kobo tablets.
• Windows 7 or Mac computer: Follow OverDrive’s instructions.
• Windows 8/10 computer: Follow OverDrive’s instructions.
• Chromebooks: You have a couple of options.

See the FAQs on our eBooks & eAudio page or our "Get Help Using FVRL's Online Resources" page for answers to your questions.

Starting September 30, 2021, you'll probably have problems if you're trying to use OverDrive or Libby on an older browser or operating system. You may see a security warning or a "your connection is not private" message, or you may just have problems signing in, borrowing, loading the app's content, etc.

Why? The web certificate provider that OverDrive uses will no longer support certain older operating systems, including iOS 9 or older and macOS below 10.12.1. We have also heard from our patrons that some older Kindle Fire or Android devices are also affected. 

What to do about it? Update your browser or operating system, if possible. Here's how to update your iOS device, or read more about the issue from Libby Help or OverDrive Help. Unfortunately, some older devices may not be able to update to current software, and it might be time to consider buying a new (or at least newer) device.

What happens if you ignore the message? Your data could be compromised, since OverDrive can’t verify that you're connecting with a legitimate server.

These resources may help:

• Accessibility options
• OverDrive help
• Libby app help
• Or Get Help With FVRL's Online Resources