freegal tutorial
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Download music FREE with…
And your library card number
What you’ll need…
• Your computer.• Your library card, up-to-date and in good
standing (no fees or holds).• Our website www.monroetpl.org if you are
accessing freegal from your computer.
Please note: freegal music is also available as a FREE mobile app available at the Apple App store or Google Play. This tutorial does not show you how to use that app. A tutorial for the freegal music app is coming soon!
Select “database” at the top right hand corner of the menu bar.
On the database page, select “Hobbies” in the menu to the right…
In the “Hobbies” section, select “Freegal Music” from the choices listed.
The computer should automatically take you to the Freegal Music homepage…
Before you log in, notice our library name at the top left of the screen. This is how you know you are in the correct place.
Click the login link at the top right…
Enter your library card number in the space labeled “card number” and press the Log In button…
Be sure to read the “How Freegal Music Works” section so you are clear on all features
Click “Accept” on the resulting “User Agreement”…
Once you are logged in your screen should look like this…
Please notice the following changes…
The place where it use to say “Login” now says “My Account.” Also there is a counter which shows how many remaining downloads
you have on your account for the week.
On the left hand side, a “My Downloads” section has been added. Here you can keep track of all the music
downloaded with Freegal.
Search for song titles, artists, and whole albums with the search option.
Click the search option pictured on the previous screen to search by genre, then artist alphabetically, then album by year of
release.
Having trouble logging in?
There are a number of reasons why you may be having trouble:
Please call us during library hours at 856-629-1212 ext 206
to verify the issue is not your library card number or membership status.
Or you can email us at [email protected]
Enjoy!