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Originally Posted by Marlenas
It's too bad that you can't apply for and receive library cards online because there are so many wonderful libraries around the world (thanks Davimee for the list) that have ebooks for free download borrowing.
It looks like most of them have way more books than we do here in Canada so far but hopefully we'll catch up soon.
I don't think there's anyway around actually walking into a library in whatever place to obtain a library card for that area.
Maybe someday (and soon) libraries will offer online cards only for strictly digital downloading - that way they really don't have anything to lose since they can control the books themselves. Of course, most local libraries probably don't want or have the staff to deal with hordes of people from around the world wanting to sign up with them.
I guess we'll have to wait and see how this all plays out. It's going to take time for RW to catch up with online life.
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Your Local Public library subscribes to the Service.
Check your library's On-line Catalog.
If I see an Audio-book or e-book listing in the catalog, it re-directs me with authentication that I am a registered patron of my library (I had to enter my Library card number before I was re-directed). Now if the book is available, I download.
If it is checked-out, I can add my name to a wait list.
Simple