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Need help with signing up for a Boston Public Library eCard? Contact Mrs St Louis (bstlouis@bcdschool.org)
What resources can I access with a Boston Public Library (BPL) eCard?
Books & More
Learn more on the Audio and eBooks Page
Learning & Research
Learn more on the Databases Page
What is a BPL eCard?
An eCard is a digital Boston Public Library card that provides access to all online resources including helpful research databases, as well as ebooks and audiobooks.
eCards are available to anyone who lives, resides part-time to attend school, owns property, or works in Massachusetts.
eCards do not allow you to check out physical items such as museum passes, CDs, DVDs, and physical books. To check out physical items, you need a physical card.
Do I need to register for a PBL eCard?
If you have a BOSTON Public Library card, you already have access to all of their online resources.
Beaver wants ALL students (and teachers) that DO NOT have a Boston Public Library card to register for an eCard to access important online research and learning resources.
I think I already have a BPL eCard.
Awesome!
Your card should be good for about 2 years.
If your BPL eCard expired you can learn how to renew your eCard here.
Do you remember your BPL Library Card Number and PIN? If not, you can:
Search your email for a confirmation email from Metro Boston Library Network titled something like, "eCARD Metro Boston Library Network" for the details. Save them!!!
OR, fill out BPL’s Card Number Retrieval Form and they will email you a reminder of your number.
Steps to register for a BPL eCard:
Note: there is a time-sensitive element to registering
(see Step 5)
Step 1:
Select "Register for an eCard"
Step 2: Identification
Enter your name as it appears on your legal ID
You can include a preferred name (optional)
Step 3: Address
Use Beaver's address if you want (or your home)
791 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
Step 4: Email
Use your BEAVER email address!
No telephone number required
Step 5: Verification Code Email
You have 5 minutes to complete this step!
Go to your email and look for one from Metro Boston Library titled something like “eCard Verification Code”
Copy the code and paste into the eCard registration tab
Click “I’m not a robot” and Submit
IF you get an error message that you couldn’t register for a new card because you already have one, try to find your PIN (see directions above) or fill out BPL’s Card Number Retrieval Form and they will email you a reminder of your number
Step 6: Confirmation Email
You should receive an email from Metro Boston Library Network titled something like, "eCARD Metro Boston Library Network" for the details.
Follow the email directions, you may need to login with the provided link to complete your registration.
Save your BPL Library Card Number and PIN in a safe spot because you will need them to access resources!
Step 7: Complete this BPL eCard Tracking Form
This is helpful in case you misplace your card number or PIN.
If you need these details, email Mrs St Louis (bstlouis@bcdschool.org)
If you don't submit this form, the only way to access these details is by filling out BPL’s Card Number Retrieval Form and they will email you a reminder of your number. This will likely take MUCH longer!
Step 8: Use your Library Card Number and PIN to login and access all the great resources!
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