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carpetmojo · 02-21-2011, 03:15 PM

For us newbies, could someone sort of wrap-up the elibraries that "foreigners" can join relatively painlessly ?
We have some in the UK but most require local addresses.
It'd be fantastic to belong to Philly, Singapore et al.

Are there any others ? (Apologies for getting the benefit of your research, but I'm not a tech whiz at all, and it baffles me sometimes ! )

Loosheesh · 02-21-2011, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpetmojo

For us newbies, could someone sort of wrap-up the elibraries that "foreigners" can join relatively painlessly ?
We have some in the UK but most require local addresses.
It'd be fantastic to belong to Philly, Singapore et al.

Are there any others ? (Apologies for getting the benefit of your research, but I'm not a tech whiz at all, and it baffles me sometimes ! )

This link should be helpful.

carpetmojo · 02-21-2011, 04:22 PM

Thanks Loosheesh, but I can see I need to put a day or so aside to concentrate on this !
Having a few problems with Singapore library, probably me................

Loosheesh · 03-11-2011, 06:35 PM

"Effective Monday, March 14, 2011, the Free Library of Philadelphia will increase its out-of-area card fee to $35 annually."

More here.

JSWolf · 03-11-2011, 06:48 PM

It is still worth it.

Catlady · 03-11-2011, 07:20 PM

Actually, I'm almost glad to hear it, as it means they'll be continuing to offer the cards!

Loosheesh · 03-11-2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It is still worth it.

I agree.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catlady

Actually, I'm almost glad to hear it, as it means they'll be continuing to offer the cards!

I had the same reaction; I was getting antsy with all that talk about geographic restrictions ...

Terisa de morgan · 03-12-2011, 04:14 AM

I agree with JSWolf and Catlady (and Loosheesh). I was afraid they weren't to offer it after all the chatting about changes in the library system.

John F · 03-12-2011, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It is still worth it.

+100

I agree.

Asawi · 03-12-2011, 07:33 AM

I agree with those that are relieved because it's an indication they'll keep offering memberships to non-residents. I have been worried, reading about how several libraries stopped offering non-resident memberships.
Doesn't mean I'm not happy to have paid my $15 a few days ago.

thinkpad · 03-15-2011, 03:54 PM

So far I've borrowed very few books but I will continue my membership. Just recently I wanted to borrow the Hunger game series but they only had it in audio books.

MaggieScratch · 03-16-2011, 12:31 AM

Y'all are famous.

Quote:

You can get a Free Library of Philadelphia card at no cost if you live, work or go to school in Philadelphia or if you're a resident of Pennsylvania or if you're a veteran, senior citizen, or member of the active military anywhere in the world.

And if you don't fall into any of those categories, you can still be a member of the library. It's $35 a year and you'll have all the same downloading privileges. All members can borrow eBooks for one to three weeks.

Many people all around the world are signing up.

"Countries in Europe, Germany, Italy, France, England, Ireland, as far away as China, New Zealand, Singapore," Reardon said.

Papi · 03-21-2011, 10:53 AM

I was wondering if the email address you provide to create an account (when filing the form for non-resident subscription) has to be your ADE ID ? I already have an account, but intended to offer a subscription to someone, so I wondered if the subscription is in anyway related to my ADE account (I would think so, else anyone could use an existing subscription).

Loosheesh · 03-21-2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papi

I was wondering if the email address you provide to create an account (when filing the form for non-resident subscription) has to be your ADE ID ? I already have an account, but intended to offer a subscription to someone, so I wondered if the subscription is in anyway related to my ADE account (I would think so, else anyone could use an existing subscription).

I strongly doubt there's a connection but someone else who knows for sure should probably chime in.

Asawi · 03-21-2011, 12:05 PM

No, there is no connection between the e-mail addresses.

02-21-2011, 03:15 PM	#181
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Any help appreciated. For us newbies, could someone sort of wrap-up the elibraries that "foreigners" can join relatively painlessly ? We have some in the UK but most require local addresses. It'd be fantastic to belong to Philly, Singapore et al. Are there any others ? (Apologies for getting the benefit of your research, but I'm not a tech whiz at all, and it baffles me sometimes ! )

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02-21-2011, 04:22 PM	#183
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Thanks Loosheesh, but I can see I need to put a day or so aside to concentrate on this ! Having a few problems with Singapore library, probably me................

03-11-2011, 06:35 PM	#184
Loosheesh Wizard Posts: 1,674 Karma: 3111989 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jianghu Device: PW1, PW5, iPhone SE 2016, iPhone 13 Pro, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad Pro 2021	"Effective Monday, March 14, 2011, the Free Library of Philadelphia will increase its out-of-area card fee to $35 annually." More here.

03-11-2011, 06:48 PM	#185
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,987 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	It is still worth it.

03-11-2011, 07:20 PM	#186
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,345 Karma: 52398889 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	Actually, I'm almost glad to hear it, as it means they'll be continuing to offer the cards!

03-12-2011, 04:14 AM	#188
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,233 Karma: 11768331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	I agree with JSWolf and Catlady (and Loosheesh). I was afraid they weren't to offer it after all the chatting about changes in the library system.

03-12-2011, 07:33 AM	#190
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,462 Karma: 2731820 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	I agree with those that are relieved because it's an indication they'll keep offering memberships to non-residents. I have been worried, reading about how several libraries stopped offering non-resident memberships. Doesn't mean I'm not happy to have paid my $15 a few days ago.

03-15-2011, 03:54 PM	#191
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	So far I've borrowed very few books but I will continue my membership. Just recently I wanted to borrow the Hunger game series but they only had it in audio books.

03-21-2011, 10:53 AM	#193
Papi Addict Posts: 311 Karma: 547600 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Paris Device: Kindle Keyboard, Kindle NT, PRS-650	I was wondering if the email address you provide to create an account (when filing the form for non-resident subscription) has to be your ADE ID ? I already have an account, but intended to offer a subscription to someone, so I wondered if the subscription is in anyway related to my ADE account (I would think so, else anyone could use an existing subscription).

03-21-2011, 12:05 PM	#195
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,462 Karma: 2731820 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	No, there is no connection between the e-mail addresses.