Nonresident library cards?

Catlady · 08-22-2018, 12:49 PM

I'm looking for an alternative to an FLP nonresident library card, to use mostly for Overdrive audiobooks, as FLP's additions have been meager for some time now. I already have a Brooklyn card. Houston seems like the best deal ($40/year), but since no one ever seems to mention it, I'm hesitating. Anyone have recommendations?

Debi · 08-23-2018, 12:24 PM

I've previously had a card for Fairfax, VA. At $27 a year I found it to be a good investment i've also had access to Maryland's Overdrive library through a library other than Enoch Pratt and enjoyed it i mostly used it for ebooks so can't speak for audiobooks. $50 seems a little pricy for Maryland but may be worth a look.

Do you find Brooklyn to be a good value?

I'm currently using cards from KY and TN which seems to neet most of my needs so I'm trying to NOT buy a card for a year or two. Famous last words...

Catlady · 08-23-2018, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Debi

I've previously had a card for Fairfax, VA. At $27 a year I found it to be a good investment i've also had access to Maryland's Overdrive library through a library other than Enoch Pratt and enjoyed it i mostly used it for ebooks so can't speak for audiobooks. $50 seems a little pricy for Maryland but may be worth a look.

Do you find Brooklyn to be a good value?

I'm currently using cards from KY and TN which seems to neet most of my needs so I'm trying to NOT buy a card for a year or two. Famous last words...

Thanks for your input. I'll take another look at Enoch Pratt and Fairfax.

Brooklyn is excellent. As a New York resident, I don't have to pay, but it's much better than FLP, which charges the same $50. Waiting lists don't seem too bad, as BPL often buys multiple copies of popular books, and the selection seems good. I would definitely recommend it over any of the others.

nikkisharif · 08-24-2018, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

Thanks for your input. I'll take another look at Enoch Pratt and Fairfax.

Brooklyn is excellent. As a New York resident, I don't have to pay, but it's much better than FLP, which charges the same $50. Waiting lists don't seem too bad, as BPL often buys multiple copies of popular books, and the selection seems good. I would definitely recommend it over any of the others.

You should get an NYPL card too. It expands the selection much more. I’m a NYC resident and have both.

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Catlady · 08-25-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nikkisharif

You should get an NYPL card too. It expands the selection much more. I’m a NYC resident and have both.

Me too. I use them for the bulk of my borrowing. But I like having one nonresident card for another library system for the occasional book that my NYC libraries don't get, or that has an excessively long waiting list.

nikkisharif · 08-25-2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

Me too. I use them for the bulk of my borrowing. But I like having one nonresident card for another library system for the occasional book that my NYC libraries don't get, or that has an excessively long waiting list.

That’s a great idea! I think I might do the same.

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Acataloger · 08-25-2018, 10:50 AM

One offering of Brooklyn/NYPL that I consider a great value is the Oxford English Dictionary online. An individual subscription is normally $295 a year (anniversary special this year only, $90). One of my Florida libraries stopped carrying it, so I was very happy to get it again. There are a number of interesting databases at the New York libraries, some available only to state residents or certain other cardholders.

Catlady · 08-25-2018, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Acataloger

One offering of Brooklyn/NYPL that I consider a great value is the Oxford English Dictionary online. An individual subscription is normally $295 a year (anniversary special this year only, $90). One of my Florida libraries stopped carrying it, so I was very happy to get it again. There are a number of interesting databases at the New York libraries, some available only to state residents or certain other cardholders.

Thanks. If you can believe it, I was just trying to track down a definition that I couldn't find in my Webster's Third Unabridged. I didn't know I could access OED through my library. Perfect timing!

Acataloger · 08-25-2018, 12:16 PM

Glad I could help!

08-22-2018, 12:49 PM	#1
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,345 Karma: 52398889 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	Nonresident library cards? I'm looking for an alternative to an FLP nonresident library card, to use mostly for Overdrive audiobooks, as FLP's additions have been meager for some time now. I already have a Brooklyn card. Houston seems like the best deal ($40/year), but since no one ever seems to mention it, I'm hesitating. Anyone have recommendations?

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Debi Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 286412 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Voyage, Ipad Mini 2, Ipad Air 2	I've previously had a card for Fairfax, VA. At $27 a year I found it to be a good investment i've also had access to Maryland's Overdrive library through a library other than Enoch Pratt and enjoyed it i mostly used it for ebooks so can't speak for audiobooks. $50 seems a little pricy for Maryland but may be worth a look. Do you find Brooklyn to be a good value? I'm currently using cards from KY and TN which seems to neet most of my needs so I'm trying to NOT buy a card for a year or two. Famous last words...

08-25-2018, 10:50 AM	#7
Acataloger Retired library cataloger Posts: 59 Karma: 127416 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Panhandle Device: PRS-T2 ; Kindle Paperwhite Manga; Fire HD 10; Huawei Honor 8	One offering of Brooklyn/NYPL that I consider a great value is the Oxford English Dictionary online. An individual subscription is normally $295 a year (anniversary special this year only, $90). One of my Florida libraries stopped carrying it, so I was very happy to get it again. There are a number of interesting databases at the New York libraries, some available only to state residents or certain other cardholders.

08-25-2018, 12:16 PM	#9
Acataloger Retired library cataloger Posts: 59 Karma: 127416 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Panhandle Device: PRS-T2 ; Kindle Paperwhite Manga; Fire HD 10; Huawei Honor 8	Glad I could help!