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Introducing JSTOR

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JSTOR has a wide range of full text material from more than 2,300 journals available in more than 60 subject areas. It also includes books, images and primary source material.

With your library card, JSTOR is free to access.

Next time you are in the library, create an account on a library computer. Once the account is created, you can enjoy access anywhere.

How To Create An Account

  • Enter your name and email that you'd like to use.
  • Click login.
  • You will notice "Access provided by Arlington County Public Library" on the top of the page.
  • Once you create your account, you can access JSTOR from anywhere!
JSTOR

Other Information

Your Arlington County Public Library JSTOR account is valid for one year, after which you need to visit any Arlington Public Library to renew the account.

New: stream films and TV free with Kanopy!

Just added: Kanopy offers streaming films and TV with a free, constantly updated library!

Using your Arlington Public Library card, you can now access Kanopy—a new-to-Arlington streaming service offering an extensive collection of narrative and documentary films, TV series, kids content and digital courses.

Getting started

Step 1. Sign up for a Kanopy account using your library card number, accessible on your physical cards or your account profile in the Arlington Library website or app.

Step 2. Find and download the Kanopy app for your television or mobile devices. Streaming in a web browser does not require an app.

Step 3. Explore the Kanopy library, select your film or series  and start streaming!

Play credits and viewing periods

Every library card is granted 30 "tickets" each month, which are redeemed when viewing a film or episode. Many offerings on Kanopy have a 48 or 72 hour viewing period, and patrons can watch their selection as many times as desired during this time without using another ticket..

Kanopy Kids content does not deplete tickets. Series and Great Courses are variable based on run time.

Create Your Account
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Learn Something New With O’Reilly

Enjoy  24/7 free access to every O’Reilly animal book ever published (including exclusive early releases), plus content from nearly 200 top technology and business publishers.

Access over 60,000 eBooks and 30,000 hours of training videos on technology, programming and business.

Features include:

  • O’Reilly Answers – search across the thousands of O’Reilly eBooks to find answers to your tech problems.
  • Expert Playlists – discover curated topics from industry leaders.
  • Learning Paths – focus on in-demand areas for IT and business from publishers like Cisco, O´Reilly, Packt, Pearson and Prentice Hall.
  • Case Studies – find solutions to the problems you are trying to solve by reading about success stories and lessons learned from companies you are familiar with.
O’Reilly

Download Your Next Great Read with Libby

Never be without something to read or listen to again! With the Libby app from OverDrive, you can put the Library in your pocket.

Libby gives you access to thousands of popular eBooks, Digital Magazines and audiobooks for kids, teens, and adults - read or listen from your tablet or phone.

  • Borrow up to 20 eAudiobook / eBook titles at one time.
  • Place holds on up to 20 eAudiobook / eBook titles at one time.
  • Borrow up to 20 Digital Magazines at one time.
Libby

Read Over 3000 Magazines on Libby

If you haven't yet tried the Library's Digital Magazine collection, there are over 3000 new reasons to do so!

How Borrowing Works

Borrow up to 20 digital magazine titles at one time (magazines don’t count towards your 20 eAudio/eBook limit)

  • Digital magazines can be checked out for 21 days, and are automatically returned when the checkout period expires.

  • Return digitial magazines early from your Libby app.
Libby Magazines

Flipster Digital Magazines

Looking for something to read while you are waiting online or at bus stop? Get instant access to current and back issues of some of your favorite magazine titles via Flipster.

Use the app to read on the go: includes People, Sports Illustrated, Real Simple and the Atlantic.

  • There is no limit to the number of titles you can borrow at one time.
  • Checkouts for most weekly digital magazines expire in 2 days
  • Most monthly digital magazines expire in 7 days.
Flipster Digital Magazines

Learn Something New With LinkedIn Learning

Learn a new skill any time anywhere, at your speed and level. LinkedIn Learning has over 16,000 videos taught by industry experts on the latest software tools, skills, and topics from business and technology to job hunting and mental health.

  • Videos range from beginner to advance and are available in 7 languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese.
  • Personalize your learning experience by selecting areas of interest and getting a curated list of classes and instructors to take.
LinkedIn Learning

Research Your Next Big Purchase with Consumer Reports

Make smarter decisions with the help of Consumer Reports.org. You can find product reviews, ratings and buying recommendations on everything from appliances to health and fitness and money saving advice and tips.

  • Browse popular categories:  Cars, Appliances, Electronics, Home & Garden, Babies & Kids, Money, Health
  • Search by subject e.g. smoke alarms
  • Search for specific items by model name (e.g. smartphone: Samsung Galaxy Edge)
  • Browse the A-Z index for articles, reviews or buying advice
  • Display or print from the 5 year index of print issues
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