Free digital magazines

photochain

Just found out if you're a member of your local library you can download this app called zinio libraries and you have access to heaps of digital magazines like chat, best, ok there's a couple of hundred in all sorts of categories. They are current magazines and they are updated as each new issue is released. All you need is your library number to sign up.

ads20101

Can't find it.

Do you have a link?

photochain

Hey I can't post the link as I haven't posted enough times on boards, but if you type in zinio for libraries into the app/play store it should come up for you.

ads20101

That's what I did - nothing

I am using iOS

Are you using Google / Amazon?

ads20101

Sorry, found it

Link:

Zinio for Libraries by Zinio LLC

https://appsto.re/ie/-KqX4.i

photochain

I'm using iPhone and my husband is using android phone maybe when someone else is online and sees this they could be kind enough to post a link.

Edward Hopper

It's a great offer, did the rounds on here a few months ago. If you aren't a member of your local library (why not!?) you could try and use this link to join online

https://lgma.iii.com/selfreg


Here's link to android app

[url] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zinio.mobile.android.libraries[/url]

Spocker

Heres a link to the landing page that shows the lists all the magazines available, and the links to the various apps is on the bottom right of the page: https://www.rbdigital.com/lgma/service/zinio/landing

raemie10

This is such an AMAZING service!

BBMcQ

It's brilliant. Been using it for about a year and has loads of car magazines. Great if you have a large tablet.

JakeBell

If you're not a member of a library you can register here: lgma.iii.com/selfreg

Then register for the zinio service using your temp library card number: rbdigital.com/lgma/service/zinio/landing

skywanderer

Handy find thanks op.

NikoTopps

Works perfect.
Thanks op.

branners69

Google borrowbox and your local library. You should be able to login with your library username and password.

You then install Adobe Digital Editions. You can borrow ebooks and copy them to your ereader. Pretty decent selection too! You will need an ereader which can handle epub files so not a Kindle. You can borrow/reserve up to 5 ebooks and 5 audiobooks. You can borrow books for 20 days.

This is the link to Dublin City Library which I use.

I have no idea if all libraries have signed up to this. Maybe others can report back?

coldfire1x

Thanks a lot guys, all setup and working.

I will try Google borrowbox next.

Plenty to read

trixiebust

Great spot OP, never knew about this. Toilet time will never be the same again!!!

cembellines

This is great thanks. I wonder if the magazine catalogue is different depending on your local library you choose when creating your account...

NikoTopps

cembellines wrote: »

This is great thanks. I wonder if the magazine catalogue is different depending on your local library you choose when creating your account...

I wonder the same myself! If that were the case it'd probo be wise to create an account with any Dublin library.

Edward Hopper

Think it's all the same now, my library used to have limited number of magazines, but now has over a hundred and there's no mention of my local library at all in sign in.

bluefinger

best bargain in a while op thanks! will replace my two current subscriptions.

loup

NikoTopps wrote: »

I wonder the same myself! If that were the case it'd probo be wise to create an account with any Dublin library.

Been using this service for years, it's great. South Dublin Libraries have a huge selection however Dun Laoghaire Rathdown which my mum uses is more limited. Would says it's something to do with what subscriptions they pay yearly to Zinio

FanadMan

Brilliant! Thanks OP

Wonder will this work in Finland with a Finnish library number or is it just restricted to Ireland?

Masala

Sorry guys... I am lost!!!!

I registered online and have an Irish library card as per previous link.

Now what is next step.

_Whimsical_

All the libraries have the same content since around March. Anyone with an old account got an email announcing the changeover at the time.

Ghost Train

Masala wrote: »

Sorry guys... I am lost!!!!

I registered online and have an Irish library card as per previous link.

Now what is next step.

create an account on this website
https://www.rbdigital.com/lgma/service/zinio/landing

Masala

Ghost Train wrote: »

create an account on this website
https://www.rbdigital.com/lgma/service/zinio/landing

Thanks man.... Sorted. Wow so much to select from.

soirish

JakeBell wrote: »

If you're not a member of a library you can register here: lgma.iii.com/selfreg

Then register for the zinio service using your temp library card number: rbdigital.com/lgma/service/zinio/landing

lgma.iii.com/selfreg only issues a temporary library card number and requires a visit to local library.

rbdigital.com/lgma/service/zinio/landing accepted the card number above but I wonder if it will be revoked in the future if I don't bother going to Dublin City library.

Doge

Its worth going through them alphabetically page by page instead of by genre.

For instance I just discovered now that Playstation, Xbox and RasPI magazine are on there by going through each page alphabetically. The first 2 are missing from the Games Genre.

Poochie05

It's a fantastic service, they have National Geographic, photography and computing mags and loads of the women's periodicals. Saves a fortune as most of those are just adverts!

Mizu_Ger

I used to subscribe to Total Film on Zinio. I had it for a good price (€17 annual sub), but they nearly tripled the price this year, so I cancelled. Now I get it for free!!!

WeleaseWoderick

Mizu_Ger wrote: »

I used to subscribe to Total Film on Zinio. I had it for a good price (€17 annual sub), but they nearly tripled the price this year, so I cancelled. Now I get it for free!!!

I had 4 paid subs with Zinio until recently as I found I wasn't really getting the value from it.

To my delight all 4 are included in the free service!

Kat1170

Think I just found the reason I needed to get a new 10inch tablet

corks finest

photochain wrote: »

Just found out if you're a member of your local library you can download this app called zinio libraries and you have access to heaps of digital magazines like chat, best, ok there's a couple of hundred in all sorts of categories. They are current magazines and they are updated as each new issue is released. All you need is your library number to sign up.

Have it ages,and its brilliant

ads20101

Finally, popped down to the library to set up an account.

I can't believe that this is free.

What a great app.

I was just about to subscribe to BBC Focus for the year. You've saved me a wad of cash.

Thanks OP

CreepingDeath

Great bargain alert.

I've now got
- Android Magazine
- Focus (BBC Science mag)
- Computer Shopper
- How it works
- Linux Format
- New Scientist
- PC Pro
- PCWorld
- Popular Science
- RasPi
- Wired

Definitely a must have for anyone commuting on the train.

noisenotmusic

Oh wow this is awesome now, I remember looking at this before but the selection was pretty poor. I wouldn't argue with anything for free but being able to get Economist, New Yorker, Empire, Philosophy Now etc whenever I want is incredible value. I like checking in on the tech mags too so Linux Format & Wired being there is great.

Thanks for this tip.

MAJJ

Thank you so much OP best BA in a long time.

percy212

Amazing find!

soirish

Edward Hopper wrote: »

It's a great offer, did the rounds on here a few months ago. If you aren't a member of your local library (why not!?) you could try and use this link to join online

https://lgma.iii.com/selfreg


Here's link to android app

[url] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zinio.mobile.android.libraries[/url]

Registered on https://lgma.iii.com/selfreg and downloaded the app but don't see any content. Do I have to go to the local library first?

Doge

soirish wrote: »

Registered on https://lgma.iii.com/selfreg and downloaded the app but don't see any content. Do I have to go to the local library first?

You need to hit "checkout magazines" in the app and it will take you to the list of them in your browser, and it logs you in automatically i think.

Thats on iOS, might be slightly different on android.

To do it manually you can just use this link and log in:

https://www.rbdigital.com/lgma/service/zinio/landing

You then add each magazine you want by hitting the icon with the book with a plus on it under each pic of each mag.

Then go to settings in the app and hit refresh.

wilser

Cheers op great bargain.
As someone else said there is much more content now than the last time this came up in bargain alerts

MonkstownHoop

Doge wrote: »

You need to hit "checkout magazines" in the app and it will take you to the list of them in your browser, and it logs you in automatically i think.

Thats on iOS, might be slightly different on android.

To do it manually you can just use this link and log in:

https://www.rbdigital.com/lgma/service/zinio/landing

You then add each magazine you want by hitting the icon with the book with a plus on it under each pic of each mag.

Then go to settings in the app and hit refresh.

This site can’t be reached

www.rbdigital.com’s server DNS address could not be found.

Doge

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

This site can’t be reached

www.rbdigital.com’s server DNS address could not be found.

It's working fine for me, maybe give it a go again?

Chimichangas

is this only an iphone app?
Or is there an android version

I am library member, do i have to go into library to sign up or can i do it online? Would be easier to do online.

I looked at p.1. Have nearly all the info. I will go into library.

Kat1170

Chimichangas wrote: »

is this only an iphone app?
Or is there an android version

I am library member, do i have to go into library to sign up or can i do it online? Would be easier to do online.

iOS, Android, Kindle and PC all supported.
Use number on the back of your library card to sign up.

eoinfitzokk

There is alot more magazine titles added to zinio now. It is a great service by libraries.
Fair play to the libraries for providing the service.
This type of useage is the future of our local library services.

dusty207

Brilliant find OP, that's my holiday reading sorted out for ever more!

Masala

Anyone having problems on enlarging your reading page?? Any time I try yo zoom in to enlarge the article.... I get bounced out with 'problem with this page etc....'

Anyone else having same problems???

Ps using IPad to download and read the Magazine

Dravokivich

Kat1170 wrote: »

iOS, Android, Kindle and PC all supported.
Use number on the back of your library card to sign up.

Kindle, as in the eReaders? Haven't been able to find anything to link my Kindle touch to this.

Kat1170

Dravokivich wrote: »

Kindle, as in the eReaders? Haven't been able to find anything to link my Kindle touch to this.

From the list HERE


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positron

Best BA of the year so far. Amazing selection of magazines. Like mentioned earlier, the time has come to buy a 10-12" tablet.