libraries for non residents?

[RAH]

Originally Posted by Catlady

On the homepage you click the box near the top that says Download Media. On that page you'll see an area that says Ebooks, with two options, Overdrive and Net Library. Overdrive is where you'll find the books from the major publishers.

Oh, gee, there it is. Pretty stupid of me, I'd say! I think with all the ads all over the internet nowadays I have a tendency to filter out the images and large graphic buttons and just look at the text on a webpage. Lucky it didn't bite me.

[Catlady]

Originally Posted by RAH

Oh, gee, there it is. Pretty stupid of me, I'd say! I think with all the ads all over the internet nowadays I have a tendency to filter out the images and large graphic buttons and just look at the text on a webpage. Lucky it didn't bite me.

No, not stupid. It is a bit confusing. And if you do go ahead and get a card from FLP, navigate over to that Overdrive page to sign in (the column on the left side); don't sign in on the main page.

[michelle2011]

I have a library card with the National Library of Singapore. They have a great selection of ebooks. Check the box 'Foreigner without FIN. Use any 6 didget number for your pasport number, and you will be good to go.

I also know the Jacksonville, FL library allows people to sign up online for a e-card. You have to sign up using a legit jacksonville, FL address. But you don't have to show proof that you live at that address. It's all done online.

[Kiwimick]

^^^ what Michelle said about the Singapore Library. A great selection of books

[retro]

Originally Posted by shootist

I'm in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Knoxville has ebooks.
This is their Overdrive site.
You just need your library card number and a pin.

http://mdl.knoxlib.org/3752743A-AC1F...en/Default.htm

[sufue]

Originally Posted by Mickey330

The Fairfax County Public Library (Virginia, USA) also lets you get a library card if you're not a state resident. It's $27/year and you send them a check. Here's the link that tells you this: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/cardelgb.htm

I don't know if they'd let non-US residents apply - but I can't think of why they wouldn't. Wouldn't hurt to try/ask if you're not a US resident.

Anyway. Give them a try. As of this post, they've got 824 ePubs, 1892 PDFs and 269 mobi e-books.

Happy reading.

Marilyn

When I tried this link, it bounces for me. And when I go directly to their library card eligibility page, it says:

Eligibility:
Lives or owns property in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, or the Towns of Herndon or Vienna

It doesn't say anything about a guest/out-of-state card, with or without fee.

Does anyone know if they've changed their policy?

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by Kiwimick

^^^ what Michelle said about the Singapore Library. A great selection of books

Excellent selection, but there are way too many of them that are PDF, unfortunately. But a broader selection than my BC library, certainly.

[Sara95]

Originally Posted by sufue

When I tried this link, it bounces for me. And when I go directly to their library card eligibility page, it says:



It doesn't say anything about a guest/out-of-state card, with or without fee.

Does anyone know if they've changed their policy?

Try this link: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library...s/cardelgb.htm

About half-way down the page is the following:

Does not meet any of the other conditions

Fee: $27/year
Expiration: 1 year
Requirements: Fill out the application form.
Note: Adobe Reader is required to view this PDF file.
To obtain a free Reader, follow this link:


Make check payable to Fairfax County Public Library
Mail the check and the form to:
Library Administration
Circulation Services Dept./ Non-Resident Card Application
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 324
Fairfax, VA 22035-0059

[columbus]

Originally Posted by michelle2011

I have a library card with the National Library of Singapore. They have a great selection of ebooks. Check the box 'Foreigner without FIN. Use any 6 didget number for your pasport number, and you will be good to go.

Had a quick look, I must be missing something I could not find the Check box 'Foreigner without FIN or how to register.

[ApK]

If you have a friend or relative in another library's area, ask them if they make use of their library's e-collection. If they don't, maybe they'll let you use their library privledges.
I don't know if this is against any library rules, but arguably it would not be any different then if they checked out a book and let a visiting friend read it. And it's not like giving you their library card number puts them in any big risk of identity theft or credit fraud.

And I'm not just suggesting this because I want to keep all you teeming masses off FLP and Singapore to keep my waiting lists from getting even longer.....