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Free digital magazines

  • 12-06-2016 3:44am
    #1
    photochain
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭


    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.


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  • #2
    ads20101
    Registered Users Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭ads20101


    Can't find it.

    Do you have a link?


  • #3
    photochain
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭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.


  • #4
    ads20101
    Registered Users Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭ads20101


    That's what I did - nothing

    I am using iOS

    Are you using Google / Amazon?


  • #5
    ads20101
    Registered Users Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭ads20101


    Sorry, found it

    Link:

    Zinio for Libraries by Zinio LLC

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


  • #6
    photochain
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭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.


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  • #7
    Edward Hopper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 713 ✭✭✭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]


  • #8
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,870 ✭✭✭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


  • #9
    raemie10
    Registered Users Posts: 170 ✭✭raemie10


    This is such an AMAZING service!


  • #10
    BBMcQ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭BBMcQ


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


  • #11
    JakeBell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 268 ✭✭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


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  • #12
    skywanderer
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 334 ✭✭skywanderer


    Handy find thanks op.


  • #13
    NikoTopps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 543 ✭✭✭NikoTopps


    Works perfect.
    Thanks op.


  • #14
    branners69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,707 ✭✭✭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?


  • #15
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Thanks a lot guys, all setup and working.

    I will try Google borrowbox next.

    Plenty to read :)


  • #16
    trixiebust
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭trixiebust


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


  • #17
    cembellines
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭cembellines


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


  • #18
    NikoTopps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 543 ✭✭✭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.


  • #19
    Edward Hopper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 713 ✭✭✭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.


  • #20
    bluefinger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,802 ✭✭✭bluefinger


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


  • #21
    loup
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭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


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  • #22
    FanadMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    Brilliant! Thanks OP

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


  • #23
    Masala
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Masala


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

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

    Now what is next step.


  • #24
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭_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.


  • #25
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,384 ✭✭✭✭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


  • #26
    Masala
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭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.


  • #27
    soirish
    Registered Users Posts: 713 ✭✭✭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.


  • #28
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭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.


  • #29
    Poochie05
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,260 ✭✭✭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!


  • #30
    Mizu_Ger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,561 ✭✭✭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!!!


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  • #31
    WeleaseWoderick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,445 ✭✭✭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!


  • #32
    Kat1170
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭Kat1170


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


  • #33
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,707 ✭✭✭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


  • #34
    ads20101
    Registered Users Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭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


  • #35
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭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.


  • #36
    noisenotmusic
    Registered Users Posts: 409 ✭✭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.


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  • #37
    MAJJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,679 ✭✭✭MAJJ


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


  • #38
    percy212
    Registered Users Posts: 1,077 ✭✭✭percy212


    Amazing find!


  • #39
    soirish
    Registered Users Posts: 713 ✭✭✭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?


  • #40
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭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.


  • #41
    wilser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭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


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  • #42
    MonkstownHoop
    Registered Users Posts: 3,196 ✭✭✭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.


  • #43
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭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?


  • #44
    Chimichangas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 737 ✭✭✭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.


  • #45
    Kat1170
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭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.


  • #46
    eoinfitzokk
    Registered Users Posts: 295 ✭✭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.


  • #47
    dusty207
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭dusty207


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


  • #48
    Masala
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭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


  • #49
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #50
    Kat1170
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭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


    READ NOW:
    PC, Mac & Mobile

    GET THE NEW APP to read offline:
    iPad| iPhone| Android| Kindle HD/HDX


  • #51
    positron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭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.


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