This document provides step-by-step instructions for accessing and using the Zinio app to check out and read digital magazines from the Waukegan Public Library. It explains how to create a Zinio account, download the app, check out magazines, read them offline, delete titles, and get help from the library. The overview also notes that magazines do not expire and do not accrue late fees through the Zinio service.

1. A P A I N - F R E E G U I D E
Using Zinio on Your
Smartphone/Tablet

2. Getting Started
You will need:
 A Waukegan Public
Library card
 Your smartphone or
tablet
 Wi-Fi connection

3. Zinio
 Open your Internet browser on your device and
visit waukeganpl.org/library-at-
home/online-resources
 Tap the link for Zinio at the bottom.

4. Zinio
 Tap Create New Account.

5. Zinio
 Enter your name and email address, and
choose a password. Tap Create Account.

6. Zinio
 Now, open the app store and download the
free Zinio for Libraries app.

7. Zinio
 Once the app has downloaded, log in with your
Zinio account.

8. Zinio
 Tap Checkout magazines to access the
library’s collection. This will automatically
open in your Internet browser.

9. Zinio
 Tap on the cover of a magazine you’d
like to read, then tap Checkout.

10. Zinio
 If you are not logged into your Zinio
account, you will be prompted to
enter your login information.

11. Zinio
 Once the title has been checked out, you
can choose to keep browsing or start
reading in your Internet browser.

12. Zinio
 You can also read your checked out magazines
offline in the Zinio app. If your magazine does not
show up in your library, tap the Settings icon in
the top left corner.
 Tap Refresh Library and close out of the menu.
Your magazine should show up automatically.

13. Zinio
 Tap the cover of the magazine to begin reading
in the app. Swipe left or right to turn the pages.
 Tap the center of the screen to open reading settings,
such as thumbnail views, table of contents, or
saved bookmarks.

14. Zinio
 To delete a magazine in the Zinio app, tap
and hold the cover of the magazine.
 Tap the red X to delete the title.

15. Zinio
 To delete a magazine using your Internet browser,
access the library’s collection and sign in to your
Zinio account. Tap My Collection to view your
checked out titles.
 Tap the trash can icon to delete the title.

16. General Information
 Subscribe to as many magazines as you like from
Zinio – if the library holds a subscription for it, you
can read it for free!
 Magazines from Zinio do not expire, and they do not
accrue overdue fines.
 Only patrons with Waukegan Public Library cards
can subscribe to magazines from Zinio.
 Do you want a magazine to which the library does
not currently subscribe? Suggest it to a librarian in
person, online or by phone.

17. Enjoy your magazine!
If you have any questions, please contact us for a one-
on-one class on using Zinio.
Reference Services
Waukegan Public Library
wkgnref@waukeganpl.info
847-623-2041 ext 238