Register online for a temporary digital card

Vancouver residents can sign up online for a temporary digital library card to access digital resources (including ebooks), and place holds. This temporary card lasts for 60 days after registration. For a full permanent card, drop by any branch in person (with ID) to validate your account.

Eligibility:

You live or own property in the City of Vancouver.
You live on UBC Endowment Lands, in UBC family housing or in other specific locations at UBC. (Read the Library Card FAQ for more details on qualifying areas).
You live on Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) Reserve #2 lands.

Don’t fall into any of the categories above? Read our Library Card FAQ other card options.

Image	Step 1 - Go to the registration page Go to the registration page. Then, click on the "New User" button (next to the Login button).
Image	Step 2 - Enter your new account details Fill in all the required fields and select “I agree” to submit. Make sure you remember the 4-digit PIN number you enter as you will need it to access your account. If you receive an error message, check that you have entered all the information exactly as shown (including a space in the postal code).
Image	Step 3 - Save your login information You will be given a temporary library card number which can be used with your PIN to access our Digital Library or to place holds on physical items. This account will expire in 60 days unless validated.
Image	Step 4 - Validate your information in person to get your Library Card To validate your account and receive your permanent card, visit any VPL branch. Make sure you bring personal identification and proof of current residential address.

Things to know

What services are available with a temporary digital library card?

Your temporary digital card gives you access to:

(Please note that some of these resources and services are restricted to Vancouver residents only)

Image Research databases and journals	Image Online video tutorials	Image Audiobooks and digital music	Image Streaming video and films
Image Ebooks and digital magazines	Image Holds on physical items	Image Creation spaces and software

What services need a permanent library card for me to be able to access?

You need a permanent library card for the following services:

Image Books, newspapers and magazines	Image Computers and internet	Image Accessible Services	Image Musical instruments
Image Interlibrary Loans

Why is this card temporary?

A temporary digital card are intended to provide Vancouver residents with temporary access to thousands of digital items from home. Because access to these electronic resources is governed by license agreements that can vary depending on your city of residence, it is necessary to validate your account with ID and proof of address in person at a VPL branch.

When does a temporary digital library card expire?

An temporary digital library card lasts for 60 days after registration. For a full permanent card, drop by any branch in person (with ID) to validate your account.