Comics Plus: Library Edition
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it?
Comics Plus: Library Edition is an application which provides digital comics and graphic novels
at a per checkout price and allows simultaneous circulation.
CONTENT MANAGEMENT & PATRON ACCESS
What titles are available?
More than 7,000 digital comics and graphic novels are available for all ages and interests from
dozens of major publishers. Our catalog includes such titles as:
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Big Nate (Andrews McMeel)
Absolute Boyfriend (Viz)
Ninjago (Papercutz)
Archie (Archie Comics)
Kung Fu Panda (Ape Entertainment)
 Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock (Archaia
Entertainment)
 Battlestar Galactica (Dynamite Entertainment)
 Classics Illustrated (Trajectory Media)
 Vampire Hunter D (Digital Manga)
How are age ratings determined?
Kids (children to tweens): Elementary to Middle School, Ages 5-12+
Content ranges from picture books, beginning reader, early reader to middle school areas of
interest. Stories range from animation-based brands and humor to action/adventure and
superheroes aimed at young readers. Titles for tweens include fiction, nonfiction, science fiction,
action/adventure, and fantasy themes.
Teen/Young Adult: Upper Middle School to Early High School, Ages 14+
Content and subject matter range from action/adventure, mystery, science fiction to fantasy
along with memoir and literary fiction. Some violence is allowed, and there may be some
language such as damn, hell, or crap.
Mature: High School and beyond, Ages 16+
Content, concepts and subject matter can be considered similar to PG-13 film ratings with
fiction, historical fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, action, satire, horror, science fiction, and thriller
elements as well as serious psychological themes about family, friendships, and other personal
relationships. Mature content may also include realistically depicted action, some sexual
themes and coarse language.
Adult: Adults Only, Ages 18+
Deeper concepts, subject matter and mature themes, and may contain R rated levels of
content such as violence, language, sexual themes and nudity.
How is mature and adult content handled?
Age restrictions are clearly identified at the item level. You have full control to include or
exclude content ratings—Kids, Teens, Mature and Adult. Once excluded, content cannot be
seen by patrons and is not available for checkout.
How do I access circulation data?
View real-time circulation data online, displayed by patron and by title.
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Comics Plus: Library Edition
How do patrons access titles?
Based on the popular Comics Plus digital platform with more than 20 million consumer
downloads, the service is user-friendly for patrons.
An icon on your website links directly to the web-based application. Dedicated
mobile apps are under development and will be available soon. A library card
ID is used to login, browse and checkout titles.
Upon checkout, a title is accessible for two weeks on any device via a web
browser. You determine the number of downloads allowed per patron per
week.
PRICE & BUDGET MANAGEMENT
What is the price?
You determine a weekly or monthly budget maximum which can be increased or decreased
at any time, or you can choose to pay as you go, depositing funds at your own pace.
All item prices are per checkout.
Graphic novel
Premium* graphic novel
Comic book
Premium* comic book
$ 0.50
$ 1.00-2.00
$ 0.10
$ 0.25
*Premium titles can be excluded through your online account features.
Select free titles are always available, even when the budget is exhausted.
How can I modify my subscription to meet patron demand?
Your budget maximum can be increased or decreased at any time online.
Is there a minimum commitment or subscription period?
There is no contract or minimum budgetary commitment, only a general Terms of Service
agreement which is good for two years from the point of enrollment. Libraries may leave the
service at any time with 30-day notice with no fees or penalties.
What are the billing details?
You may pay via PayPal or credit card. The selected account is billed automatically on a
weekly or monthly basis, in accordance with your budget guidelines. You will never be billed
more than your allotted budget maximum, and you will only be billed for services that you and
your patrons actually use.
MAINTENANCE
What software updates and maintenance are required?
Patrons will be prompted to make typical application updates as necessary.
The library will also have occasional software updates. Written instructions will be provided in
advance. One-on-one technical service can be provided upon request.
Sign up now or contact us at 800.474.9816 or [email protected].
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