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noknownothing t1_ixjb4kv wrote

Well that would kinda suck if you take all the libby books and people who actually pay taxes in those cities to support local libraries have to wait for you to return the books. Maybe you should petition your local govt to fund a better library system.

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ehuang72 t1_ixjj4ot wrote

I don't know this for sure but I suspect this is why Brooklyn Public Library stopped offering ecard to non-NY State residents.

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Specialist_Data_8943 t1_ixjctvn wrote

Brooklyn public library. https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/nyc-libraries-are-offering-free-digital-library-cards-to-people-across-the-u-s-041322

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anniegetyourgum t1_ixjee3y wrote

As of July 15, 2022, Brooklyn Public Library is no longer offering its fee-based out-of-state library card.

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Metallic-Blue t1_ixjekex wrote

I can neither confirm nor deny that some systems do a local address check to verify you're a resident.

Said staff, of said systems, may or may not encourage you to pick an address in their local area to provide you access to their eLibrary services when creating an eCard, no matter where you live.

Said systems can also confirm that it's materials are purchased by the local residents, but even if you popped by for a visit, we'd still encourage you to get a library card, in person, and be able to check out anything you want. So...

In short. Use us and abuse us.

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trishyco t1_ixjevi5 wrote

Just Google “libraries without residency requirements” there are a few blogs and articles about it. You usually pay a yearly fee instead. If you live in California they let you join every county so I have a bunch.

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CrazyCatLady108 t1_ixji16v wrote

Hi there. This subject has been very popular in the past. Please use reddit search and/or check the /r/books/wiki/faq.

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riordan2013 t1_ixjafxz wrote

Try Broward County in Florida.

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Aylauria t1_ixjb6ci wrote

The libraries are for the residents of their area, and they license the books on that basis. As long as you are residing in that area, you should be able to get a library card. I've been booted off library systems before when I moved.

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esgamex t1_ixjf74g wrote

Here's a list that was updated in September. When you contact a library, be sure to verify that ebooks are included. Some libraries allow nonresidents to use physical resources but not ebooks. https://www.9thstreetbooks.com/how-to-get-a-library-card-online/

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ehuang72 t1_ixjiod2 wrote

u/earlesstoadvine, Brooklyn Library stopped offering ecards to Non-NY-residents, as of July 2022, and I don't think they ever offered it to non-US residents. I wonder if this list is for US residents only.

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esgamex t1_ixjus36 wrote

Take a look. The spreadsheet shows which ones allow non US residents.

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ehuang72 t1_ixjuz2v wrote

I saw that column but it didn’t identify Brooklyn Public Lib as one that does not. At least from what I could see but it’s moot now.

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Majestic-Jack t1_ixjgdzr wrote

Broward County library in Florida gives free online cards. Also Clark County/Las Vegas. Both will give them to non residents.

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notniceicehot t1_ixjibpi wrote

have you checked that your local library isn't part of a larger consortium of libraries that give you a bigger catalog to select from? sometimes these are separate from the local portal of your library; I would suggest asking one of your librarians about this.

I know there are a few libraries in the US that will charge you for an non-resident card, but I don't think all of them will allow an out-of-country applicant.

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