The Flipster App is available to install for free on iPhones, iPads and Android devices.
You can use the App to read online or offline the latest issues or archive issues of the magazines Frame and Wallpaper plus archive issues of the magazines Collezioni Haute Couture & Sposa, Collezioni Accessori, Collezioni Donna Pret-a-Porter and Sport & Street Collezioni.
How do I use the Flipster App on campus?
On campus you can use the steps outlined below to read magazine issues online when connected to Eduroam.
Open the App and click on get started
If the App requests access to your device's location click on deny and don't ask again
Enter and search for Birmingham
Click on login for Birmingham City University
Sign in with your BCU email address and password
How do I use the Flipster App off campus?
Off campus you can use the steps outlined below to download magazine issues for reading offline:
Open the App
Open your device's web browser and visit our A-Z Database list
Click on the link to for Flipster
Sign in with your BCU email address and password
Open a magazine issue
Open the hamburger menu for the magazine issue and click on open in app to download the issue to your device
If you have previously used the Flipster App on campus you may need to delete Birmingham City University from the App settings on your device:
Open the App
Open the hamburger menu
Expand the menu for Birmingham City University
Click on manage libraries
Click on the trash can icon next to Birmingham City University
Please make sure that the App you install or have installed is the latest version.
Chat with one of our librarians during staffed hours, or one of our partner librarians from around the world outside of staffed hours. The service is available 24/7!