• nickwitha_k (he/him)
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      310 days ago

      The public library is also free and accessible via the Internet. And it has awesome librarians that I can reach out to if need be. Additionally, utilizing the library’s resources can help demonstrate their demand and justify budget allocation.

      • @[email protected]
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        310 days ago

        yeah you should absolutely support your local library if you can, I’m just an introvert who doesn’t like it

        • nickwitha_k (he/him)
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          210 days ago

          That’s one of the awesome things, at least with my local library, which is about a 5-10min walk from where I live. Nearly every service that they offer is available online, if you have a card. The card is free and the only time that I’ve had to go in in-person was to verify my address.

          While I was there the librarian even walked my through apps that are useful for managing digital loans, etc. Libby being the one most useful for ebook and audiobook loans.

    • @[email protected]
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      210 days ago

      If all else fails, just contact the authors, they are usually not restricted from distributing their papers, and many will just send it to you for free