Sharjah Public Libraries to give free access to 6 million digital books worldwide – The National

Sharjah Public Libraries to give free access to 6 million digital books worldwide – The National

Sharjah Public Libraries to give free access to 6 million digital books worldwide. Sharjah Public Libraries, an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority, is encouraging people to make the most of their time at home by offering them free access to its digital library for three months.. People around the world, and of all age groups, can avail of the offer which is valid from April to June 2020.. The digital library consists of more than six million e-books and other electronic resources in more than 10 languages, including Arabic and English.. Users can sort through the books based on language, author, year of publishing and more.. To access the treasure trove, all users have to do is create profiles by accessing the online catalogue.. "The move is aligned with the cultural vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and offers readers from around the world the opportunity to harness their leisure time in view of the precautionary measures that is being taken.. "As Sharjah marks its year as the UNESCO World Book Capital 2019, this initiative strengthens the emirate's call for continuous learning, and highlights SPL's efforts aimed