Boston Public Library Introduces Free Digital Magazine Service

The Boston Public Library now provides library cardholders free access to popular magazines via a digital magazine service, making more than 100 popular English and Spanish language magazines instantly available. The online resource Zinio offers the ability to check out and download titles like National Geographic, ESPN the Magazine, Good Housekeeping, and Newsweek, and is compatible with smartphones, tablets, and computers.  Zinio features complete, full-color magazines with intuitive navigation, keyword article search, and interactive audio and video elements.

 “Boston Public Library is pleased to offer this new resource,” said Michael Colford, Director of Library Services. “It is a convenient, free, no-waiting option that appeals to avid magazine readers as well as those who prefer to consume their news and information in digital form.”

Cardholders can reach the service via the “collections” section of the Boston Public Library website. Library users log in with their Boston Public Library card and then create a library collection account and a Zinio.com reader account. In addition, users have the option of downloading a Zinio app.

All titles are available for simultaneous access with no waiting periods or limits on number of checkouts. More information on the digital magazine service, along with “getting started” tips and check-out guides, is available on the Boston Public Library website atwww.bpl.org/collections/zinio.htm.