[Ipg-smz] So apparently Broward County libraries in FL are cool with just anybody logging on to their site and getting a library card?

[Gabe Goldberg]

Fairfax County, VA -- and other DC-area libraries -- also provide free 
access to Lynda.com, with infinite  training videos an all possible 
topics, it's great. Once you jump through a couple of minor hoops 
coordinating registration, you logon to Lynda and learn away the hours.

On 9/21/2019 7:02 PM, Tara Calishain via Ipg-smz wrote:
>
> Once an application is made, the library quickly sends an email with a 
> library card number and pin, which allows users to connect to a 
> variety of online services paid for by the county. Mobile users can 
> also download free apps for the different services to make it easier 
> to access those collections.
>
> Some of the online resources are:
>
>   * OverDrive, which provides eBooks, eAudiobooks and videos, and
>     includes New York Times best sellers.
>   * Freegal, a music service that allows cardholders to download up to
>     six free songs a week — and keep them forever. Unlimited streaming
>     of music also is possible.
>   * Hoopla, which has movies, music, eAudiobooks, eBooks, comics and
>     TV shows that can be streamed or downloaded.
>   * Axix 360, which has eBooks for children and young adults.
>   * RBdigitial Magazines, which includes hundreds of popular publications.
>   * Rosetta Stone, which can be used to learn foreign languages.
>
>
>
> https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-ne-broward-library-online-books-20190920-jfuetwhskngupbut2e5c7hprji-story.html 
>
>
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