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Washoe library system rolls out new digital cards that can be obtained from home

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Washoe County residents who don’t already have library cards are now able to access digital collections and online resources by obtaining a digital library card, the county’s library system announced this week.

Access is free and will allow first-time users to access library materials from home.

Digital collections include e-books for people of all ages, magazines, audiobooks, school math resources, along with other online resources and databases. Virtual reference assistance remains available, too.

Branches have been temporarily closed since March 15 to halt the spread of COVID-19.

“We are proud to introduce this new instant digital card so that Washoe County residents can take advantage of the library’s digital collection while our branches are closed,” library director Jeff Scott said in a statement. “This new library card works as soon as someone registers and it will remain active until the libraries reopen.” 

Once library branches resume operations, anyone who signed up for a digital card may be able to convert it to a permanent library account, Scott said.

The library system is also looking at ways to launch a virtual “story time,” and is currently offering activities for families on social media and through its email newsletter.

To obtain a digital library card: https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/services/library-card.php

Access the digital library: https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/downloads/index.php

Library newsletters: https://washoecountylibrary.us/about/newsletters.php

Carla O'Day
Carla O'Day
Carla has an undergraduate degree in journalism and more than 10 years experience as a daily newspaper reporter. She grew up in Jacksonville, Fla., moved to the Reno area in 2002 and wrote for the Reno Gazette-Journal for 8 years, covering a variety of topics. Prior to that, she covered local government in Fort Pierce, Fla.

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