Online Resources FAQs

  • General Questions

    The library works with a variety of third party vendors to provide services and content to customers. Please see the table below for details about what data is shared with each vendor.

    Third-Party Vendor Purpose Personal Data Shared
    ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry Digital Resource None
    Academic Search Premier Digital Resource None
    Acceda Noticias Digital Resource None
    Access World News Digital Resource None
    Ancestry Library Edition Digital Resource None
    BiblioCommons Online Catalog & Library Account First, Middle, & Last Name, Birth Month & Year, Barcode, Email
    Birds of the World Digital Resource None
    Bookflix Digital Resource None
    Brainfuse Digital Resource None
    Business Plans Digital Resource None
    Business Source Premier Digital Resource None
    ChiltonLibrary Digital Resource None
    Consumer Health Complete Digital Resource None
    Consumer Reports Online Digital Resource None
    CreativeBug Digital Resource None
    CultureGrams Digital Resource None
    EBSCO Databases Digital Resource None
    Explora Digital Resource None
    Explora for Kids Digital Resource None
    Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia Digital Resource None
    Gale Business Digital Resource None
    Gale Ebooks Digital Resource None
    Gale General OneFile Digital Resource None
    Gale in Context Digital Resource None
    Gale Literature Digital Resource None
    Gale OneFile Digital Resource None
    GreenFILE Digital Resource None
    HelpNow Digital Resource None
    HeritageHub Digital Resource None
    Historical Newspapers Digital Resource None
    History Study Center Digital Resource None
    Hoopla Digital Resource First, Middle, & Last Name, Barcode, Email Address
    Job & Career Accelerator Digital Resource None
    Kanopy Digital Resource First, Middle, & Last Name, Barcode, Email Address
    Legal Information Source Digital Resource None
    LegalForms Digital Resource None
    Libby & OverDrive Digital Resource First, Middle, & Last Name, Barcode, Email Address
    LinkedIn Learning Digital Resource First, Middle, & Last Name, Birthdate, Barcode, Address, Email, Phone, Parent/Guardian, &, for student accounts: Grade, School
    Literature Resource Center Digital Resource None
    Los Angeles Times Digital Resource None
    LOTE4Kids Digital Resource None
    Lyngsoe Express Hold Pickup Lockers First, Middle, & Last Name, Birthdate, Barcode, Address, Email, Phone, Parent/Guardian, &, for student accounts: Grade, School
    Mango Languages Digital Resource None
    Marysville Globe Digital Resource None
    MasterFILE Premier Digital Resource None
    Morningstar Investment Research Center Digital Resource None
    MyHeritage Digital Resource None
    National Geographic Virtual Library Digital Resource None
    National Newspapers Core Digital Resource None
    New York Times Digital Resource None
    NewsBank Digital Resource None
    NoveList Digital Resource None
    Oxford English Dictionary Digital Resource None
    PatronPoint Email & TXT Account Notices & Email Newsletters First, Middle, & Last Name, Birthdate, Barcode, Address, Email, Phone, Parent/Guardian, &, for student accounts: Grade, School
    Peterson's Test & Career Prep Digital Resource None
    ProQuest Family Health Digital Resource None
    Reference Solutions from Data Axle Digital Resource None
    Religion & Philosophy Collection Digital Resource None
    Research Rocket Digital Resource None
    Salud en espanol Digital Resource None
    Science Reference Source Digital Resource None
    Small Business Source Digital Resource None
    Small Engine Repair Source Digital Resource None
    Springshare Various (ex. customer support, room reservation, etc.) First, Middle, & Last Name, Barcode, Email Address
    Student Research Center Digital Resource None
    U.S. Newsstream Digital Resource None
    Value Line Research Center Digital Resource None
    Wall Street Journal Digital Resource None
    Washington State News Digital Resource None
    Western Newsstand Digital Resource None
    World Book Student Digital Resource None
    World Book Timelines Digital Resource None

     

    Beanstack is a web-based reading challenge software. You can use Beanstack in a browser or with the Beanstack Tracker app. You can log the minutes you read, keep track of your favorite books and authors, earn fun badges, and more.

    If you have a Beanstack account with another library system, you will need to create a new one for Sno-Isle Libraries. 

    To track reading with Beanstack:

    1. Access the Beanstack site or app.
    2. Select the Log Reading and Activities button in the upper left corner of the site or on the blue plus sign in the app.
    3. Follow the prompts on the screen to log your progress.

  • Kanopy

    Kanopy, opens a new window is an on-demand streaming video platform that lets library members borrow films, TV shows, educational videos and documentaries using a monthly ticket allowance. 

    As you browse for titles on Kanopy, you'll see the number of tickets required to watch each title and how long you will have to watch it. For episodic titles, like TV series and The Great Courses, you'll also see what content the tickets unlock (e.g., "Season 1" or "all"). 

    Each month, you receive 15 free, use-it-or-lose-it tickets per Sno-Isle library card. Tickets reset on the first day of the month. Unused tickets do not roll over month to month. 

    Yes, you'll need an internet connection to watch films on Kanopy. Films cannot be downloaded to your device.

    Kanopy's video player automatically adjusts the video quality based on the strength of your internet connection. This will minimize interruptions in playback.

    With Kanopy's parental controls enabled, viewers can only watch titles in Kanopy Kids, opens a new window. To exit Kanopy Kids or watch videos outside of Kanopy Kids, viewers will need to enter a four-digit PIN. 

    For more tips on setting up parental controls, visit Kanopy Help. 

    Kanopy Kids is a collection of streaming video programming geared towards young viewers and curated to support early literacy, STEM education, and world language learning.   

    Kanopy Kids offers unlimited plays—no tickets required—so kids are free to explore enriching, educational and entertaining content at any time.   

    Request a one-on-one session with library staff to receive personalized, step-by-step instruction on how to find and stream videos on your favorite internet-connected devices. Schedule a Book a Librarian, opens a new window session online or call or visit your local library to make an appointment.   

  • hoopla

    hoopla Digital, opens a new window is a streaming video and digital entertainment service that offers free access to popular TV shows and movies. 

    You must create an account on hoopla to borrow titles. To create an account, you will need a valid email address, an active library card number and PIN. 

    Once you are signed in, you can borrow titles though the hoopla digital mobile app or the website. You can use hoopla with any number of supported devices. However, you can only use your account on one device at a time. 

    hoopla can be viewed using a web browser, mobile device or smart TV. However, you can only use your account on one device at a time. 

     Visit hoopla's FAQ page for an up-to-date list of supported devices. 

    Enjoy up to 15 borrows per month on hoopla with your library card. The monthly borrow limit resets on the first day of the month. Previously borrowed titles will remain checked out until their lending period expires, but you will be given your new month's borrows at the start of each month.

    Most movies and TV episodes are available for 72 hours (3 days) from the time you borrow the title. Some publishers limit the borrow time to 48 hours (2 days).   

    Renewing a title allows a user to extend their current borrow. However, renewals will count as one of your 15 borrows for the month. The option to renew appears 24 hours (1 day) before a title would return automatically. 

    hoopla Kids Mode is a multi-format, digital media experience designed especially for kids up to age 12.

    You can setup Kids Mode to login with or without a PIN. Each device you use will need to be set up individually to require a PIN, however, it does not need to be unique for each device. 

    Request a one-on-one session with library staff to receive personalized, step-by-step instruction on how to find and stream videos on your favorite internet-connected devices. Schedule a Book a Librarian, opens a new window session online or call or visit your local library to make an appointment.   

  • LinkedIn Learning

    If you lose your card and/or have to change your number, your previous course history will not transfer over. If you’ve forgotten your library card number and PIN, please contact us or call your local library.

    You can add your LinkedIn Learning Library certificates to your personal LinkedIn profile by downloading the unique certificate ID for each course and then manually adding it to your profile. Here’s how:

    • Log into LinkedIn Learning Library through the library’s login.
    • In the top right corner, click "My Learning" and then select the "Learning History" tab.
    • Click the three dots next to the course you want to add to your personal profile.
    • Choose "Download certificate" from the pop-up menu.
    • Your certificate will be downloaded to your computer.
    • Open the certificate and copy the Certificate ID from the bottom of the certificate.
    • Now log into your own personal LinkedIn profile.
    • At the top of your profile, click on the button that says "Add section."
    • Under "Background," click on "Licenses & Certifications."
    • Fill out the form as you want the course/certificate to appear on your profile. For the Credential ID, you can cut and paste the certificate number from your certificate. For the Credential URL, you can either leave it blank or you can include the link to the course itself.
    • Click "Save" and check your profile to make sure the course appears as you wish.

    Since no personally identifiable information is shared, LinkedIn Learning doesn’t know the names of library patrons using the resource. However, each certificate does display a unique authentication number which you can add to your personal LinkedIn profile or online résumé.

    No personally identifiable information is shared with LinkedIn Learning by Sno-Isle Libraries.

    No, a LinkedIn social media profile is not required. You will only need your Sno-Isle Libraries card number and PIN.