Digital Magazine Subscriptions through VIRL
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 8:02PM 
Do you have a library card with the Vancouver Island Regional Library? If so you are eligible to receive free magazine subscriptions on your computer, laptop or device!
The VIRL has joined with Zinio to provide this service. Not all magazines are available, but there’s a pretty good selection. Go to the VIRL homepage and look for the Zinio link. Be sure to take the 17-minute tour as it will save you some bother.
I didn’t and it took me a while to sort out how to view magazines on my iPad. And residents on the “Dark Side”, don’t despair! I haven’t checked it out, but I understand from the tour that you can download a magazine to your laptop or device (using the Community Hall’s WiFi?) and have it available offline. The tour also says they will provide technical help, which I’m sure the librarians are able to do as well.
The VIRL has many interesting services, such as free downloadable music, ebooks, etc. It could be well worth your time to check out what’s available.
Pat English
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