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pibloktoq on 24/01/2013 - 09:53 rbdg.envionsoftware.com (2849 clicks)
Last edited 25/01/2013 - 10:02

Heads up to any Canberrans (edit: and most other Aussies) out there: I just discovered (H/T to JF) Libraries ACT (edit: and many other libraries around the country) provide free access to Zinio digital magazine issues. The selection is quite impressive and current, including titles such as:

  • Australian Golf Digest
  • Australian Property Investor
  • Billboard
  • Discover
  • Elle
  • Esquire (US/UK)
  • Filmink
  • Forbes
  • Foreign Policy
  • GQ (AU/UK)
  • Harpers
  • Harvard Business Review
  • Inside Sport
  • Marie Claire (AU/US/UK)
  • Maxim (AU)
  • Men's Health (AU/UK)
  • National Geographic
  • New Scientist
  • NY Review of Books
  • Newsweek
  • OK!
  • Popular Mechanics
  • Popular Photography
  • Smith Journal
  • The Economist
  • Vogue (AU)
  • Women's Health

…as well as unmissable titles such as 'Australian Beading') and a whole bunch of sports/craft/home titles which don't interest me.

A library card number and PIN is needed. No limit on the number of issues you can download (edit: but don't go overboard).

Note that the service provides access to individual issues and not a subscription. You'll need to check the listing periodically (pun intended) for updates. Clicking on a new issue will add it to your Zinio library which will then sync to your device.

The Zinio app works well on my Transformer Prime.

Thanks, public libraries around the country!

Edit: and other libraries too.

Books & Magazines ACT Canberra Library Magazine Tablet Zinio

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  • katsuya on 24/01/2013 - 10:02

    Wow, when does QLD government gona do something like this.. @@

    • pibloktoq on 24/01/2013 - 10:22
      +11

      … perhaps when its residents improve their basic language abilities? ;)

    • asa79 on 24/01/2013 - 10:33
      +1

      Ipswich Library and Mackay Library already do

  • tinx on 24/01/2013 - 10:28

    same offer at monash vic libraries!

  • s_agno3 on 24/01/2013 - 10:51

    Whoa was goIng to shell out $100s again for a couple of subs! Just happy I didn't see time on that list having paid for a 3 year sub…
    Also they do offer free international newspapers daily on some website

    Edit: pressdisplay.com

  • moocher on 24/01/2013 - 10:55

    This is also available at Ryde library (Sydney). It's a great initiative from the libraries. :)

    http://library.ryde.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/OPA…

    • funkay on 24/01/2013 - 11:41

      …& Randwick City Council Libraries.

      I wonder if different libraries belonging to different city councils have different Zinio magazines on offer or if they are just all the same?!?

  • 0hun on 24/01/2013 - 11:26

    Mona Vale Library (NSW) also available. https://rbdg.envionsoftware.com/pittwatercouncil/zinio/

  • sirrobin on 24/01/2013 - 11:43

    stonnington library too

  • rawm on 24/01/2013 - 11:44
    +1

    Moonee Valley City Council and Moreland (VIC) too!
    https://rbdg.envionsoftware.com/mooneevalley/zinio/with
    https://rbdg.envionsoftware.com/moreland/zinio/with

  • rawm on 24/01/2013 - 11:50

    Mod, could the title be changed to a more generic (rather than ACT) listing?

  • trams on 24/01/2013 - 11:52
    +1

    Melbourne Library Service is also a part of this.
    https://rbdg.envionsoftware.com/melbourne/zinio/with
    Yarra Plenty Regional Library
    https://rbdg.envionsoftware.com/yarraplenty/zinio/with

    • Extremophile on 08/03/2013 - 09:35

      Ah was so excited to use my Melbourne library membership, but it turns out that they have mostly fashion and gardening mags. Was really hoping for the Economist. Oh well, maybe they'll expand it.

  • b3au on 24/01/2013 - 11:58

    No love for Marrickville Council Libraries sadly.

  • funkay on 24/01/2013 - 12:14

    You know you don't need to live within the council area.

    Just rock up to a library who is part of a council that is offering the service & get a free library membership. Then follow their instructions to sign up to their Zinio library.

    Residential restrictions only seem to apply for ebooks and audiobooks through Overdrive (at least for Ryde Council Libraries).

    • tonester on 24/01/2013 - 17:51
      +3

      or just visit their website to find a sample library barcode/card number and use that to sign up :)

  • stratbargain on 24/01/2013 - 13:07
    +1

    I wonder if you get different magazines for different Library's? It seems you do. For Monash, here is the list of magazines I got access to:

    http://pastebin.com/z6MiEERb

    • Gav on 24/01/2013 - 17:36

      Yep, different mags depending on the library.

  • rakkie on 24/01/2013 - 14:51

    "Note that the service provides access to individual issues and not a subscription. You'll need to check the listing periodically (pun intended) for updates. Clicking on a new issue will add it to your Zinio library which will then sync to your device."

    This is not true in my experience. I've been using via my library for a few months now and always get the latest issue delivered straight to my account, same as a subscription. In fact, there doesn't seem to be anyway to cancel the magazines so I am getting overwhelmed.

    P.S. Zinio is well known for cancelling accounts if you abuse their system, so don't overdo it.

  • RockyRaccoon on 24/01/2013 - 14:57

    Wyong Shire NSW also has access.

    All I did was google the council name, library and zinio and I found out. eg Wyong Shire Library Zinio

  • rakkie on 24/01/2013 - 15:05

    and one more…

    Adelaide Hills: http://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=1402

  • epicaricacy on 24/01/2013 - 17:04

    confirmed for ALL WA public libraries. Mod, please add to title

  • ifonlyiwasyounger on 24/01/2013 - 20:01

    Are there any good stick mags amongst these?

  • brett-au on 24/01/2013 - 20:57
    +2

    Here is a list of the magazines available.

    220 Triathlon
    ARTnews
    Aero Australia
    Aeroplane
    American Patchwork & Quilting
    Analog Science Fiction and Fact
    Android Magazine Australia
    Architecture Australia
    Astronomy
    Atomic
    Audio Technology
    Australia's Surfing Life
    Australian Beading
    Australian Country Collections
    Australian FourFourTwo
    Australian Golf Digest
    Australian Good Taste
    Australian Handyman
    Australian HiFi
    Australian Home Beautiful
    Australian Homespun
    Australian Men's Fitness
    Australian Muscle Car
    Australian NZ Snowboarding
    Australian New Car Buyer
    Australian Property Investor
    Australian Reader's Digest
    Australian Road Rider
    Australian Shape
    Australian Sky & Telescope
    Australian Trailrider
    Australian Wine Showcase
    Australian Yoga Journal
    BBC Good Food
    Backyard & Garden Design Ideas
    Barbie Magazine
    Bathroom Yearbook
    Bella Beauty Magazine
    Best Buys Home Theatre
    Best of Country Home
    Better Homes and Gardens Australia
    Bicycling Australia
    Bicycling Buyers' Guide
    Big League Weekly Edition
    Billboard Magazine
    Bloomberg Businessweek
    BlueWater Boats & Sportsfishing
    Bride to Be Australia
    Brides
    BuildHome
    Camera
    Cloth Paper Scissors
    Coach
    Computer Music
    Conde Nast Traveller UK
    Cosmopolitan
    Cosmopolitan UK
    Cottage Style
    Country French
    Country Homes & Interiors
    Country Living
    Country Living UK
    Cruise International
    Crusty: The Official Magazine of the Crusty Demons
    Diabetic Living Australia
    Digital Photography
    Dirt Action
    Discover
    Dogs Life
    Dwell
    EARTH Magazine
    Easy Living
    Elle
    Esquire
    Evo
    F1 Racing UK
    FilmInk
    Fit Pregnancy
    Forbes
    Future Music
    G Magazine
    GAMEINSIDER
    GQ Australia
    GQ Style Australia
    Gardening Australia
    Girlfriend Australia
    Girls' Life
    Glamour UK
    Golf & Travel
    Golf Monthly
    Good Housekeeping
    Good Housekeeping UK
    Gramophone Magazine
    Guitar Player
    Guitar Techniques
    Guitarist
    HELLO! magazine
    Harper's Bazaar
    Harper's Bazaar UK
    Harvard Business Review
    Health & Fitness
    Holidays for Couples
    Homes & Gardens
    Horses and People
    House Beautiful UK
    House and Garden
    Houses: Kitchens + Bathrooms
    ImagineFX
    Inked
    Inside History
    Inside Out Renovating & Decorating Guide
    Inside Sport
    International Tattoo Art
    Interweave Crochet
    Interweave Knits
    Just Bikes
    Just Cars
    Kung Fu Tai Chi
    Ladies Home Journal
    Landscapes
    Limelight
    Living Wisdom
    Luxury Home Design
    MOTHER EARTH NEWS
    MacFormat
    Macworld Australia
    Macworld Australia: iPad Superguide
    ManSpace Magazine
    Marie Claire
    Marie Claire Australia
    Martha Stewart Living
    Martha Stewart Weddings
    Men's Health Australia
    Metro
    Military History Monthly
    Modern Railways
    Motorcycle Classics
    Mountain Biking Australia
    National Geographic Interactive
    New Scientist
    New York Review of Books
    Newsweek
    O, The Oprah Magazine
    OK! Magazine
    Oxygen
    PC & Tech Authority
    PC Magazine Digital Edition
    PC Powerplay
    Parenting Early Years
    Pets
    Photoshop Projects
    PieceWork
    Popular Mechanics
    Popular Photography
    Popular Science
    Powder
    Practical Parenting Australia
    Pro Photo
    Queensland Brides
    Queensland Homes
    Quilters Companion
    Quilts and More
    RIDE Cycling Review
    Reader's Digest
    Recording & Music Production - Guerrilla Guide
    Redbook
    Renovate
    Riptide
    Road Rider Bike Guide
    Road Rider Cruiser Classic & Trike
    Rock
    Rolling Stone
    Runner's World
    Science
    Science Illustrated
    Scrapbook Creations
    Slam Skateboarding
    Small Gardens, Balconies & Courtyards
    Smith Journal
    Smithsonian Magazine
    Sound + Image
    Star Wars: Clone Wars magazine
    Surfing World Magazine
    Sustainable & Water Wise Gardens
    The Art of Healing
    The Beer Lovers Guide to Australia
    The Economist
    The Gourmet Kitchen
    Top Homes
    Transfer
    Us Weekly
    VIV Magazine
    Vogue Australia
    Vogue Living
    Vogue Living Before + After
    Waves
    WellBeing
    Winestate Magazine
    Winter Warmth
    Women's Health
    Yen
    Yoga Journal
    Your Garden

    • Bunnycat on 25/01/2013 - 03:12
      +2

      WA dont have this many mags available, but some free are better than nothing. Thanks OP. ;-D

    • Cheap Steve on 25/01/2013 - 14:00
      +3

      Which library has this range? Thanks.

  • speedracer on 24/01/2013 - 22:24

    Libraries are awesome. Magazines are going to go bust if a majority of libraries pick up a subscription with such a wide choice of publications. No love from South Sydney libraries though.

  • freakitude on 25/01/2013 - 00:06

    awesome. my melbourne library membership finally put to some use.

  • furic7 on 25/01/2013 - 00:12

    Maroubra NSW have too:
    http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/A_sense_of_community/Library/…

    time to seek my ancient library card or go get another one…

  • daveted on 25/01/2013 - 10:47

    Thanks pibloktoq.
    Finally a reason to live in Canberra. Katy should add this as part of the Live in Canberra campaign.

  • citybargainhunter on 25/01/2013 - 12:34

    cool

  • carrie810 on 25/01/2013 - 14:52

    excellent!

  • Cheap Steve on 25/01/2013 - 16:56

    Bodacious!

  • demod on 27/01/2013 - 16:19

    Found this out from a friend.. was about to post - wouldn't you know it, its here!.

    you can add Warringah Library (NSW) to the list. Also includes (via different service) access to downloadable audio books and ebooks! UNBELIEVABLE!!!

  • daveted on 30/01/2013 - 09:05

    The future of libraries are virtual libraries.

    Gotta love the internet.

  • Zen on 07/02/2013 - 15:15
    +2

    I was able to sign up for a Melbourne City library membership online and obtain a library card number straight away!

    Link here - http://librarysearch.melbourne.vic.gov.au/opac/JoinWiz.aspx

    Have confirmed that I was able to register here for a subscription - https://rbdg.envionsoftware.com/melbourne/zinio/with

    Kudos to poster!!

  • skyva on 27/02/2013 - 13:04

    Might have to sign up, looks good.

  • itsfree on 16/03/2013 - 15:25

    Works for Kingston libraries too. Oh how I now wish Zinio had Choice Magazine!

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