1. What kind of information is available in the electronic resource collection ‘National Geographic Virtual Library’ on the website of the Macao Public Library? Is it an e-magazine?
The National Geographic Virtual Library mainly provides access to articles on culture, nature, science and technology, and environment. Readers may search the collection and view the complete series of the National Geographic magazine, e-books and videos, including every single article of the magazine since the first issue as well as images and maps.
2. Is this electronic resource limited to specific groups of readers and how can we access?
Both Macao residents and visitors currently in the city (except for those using the Intranet at certain local tertiary educational institutions and government departments) can access this database free of charge through the portal on the Macao Public Library’s website. On a particular note, the collection also features National Geographic Kids, a special version dedicated to children.
3. Are the e-magazines and e-books in the National Geographic Virtual Library also available for borrowing, just like those on other e-book platforms? Can these electronic resources be downloaded onto computers or mobile phones for convenient reading?
Electronic resources in the National Geographic Virtual Library are for online access only; they can neither be downloaded nor checked-out like other e-books. We would recommend readers viewing the resources on a computer or tablet, so as to reduce the harm to eyes caused by reading texts and watching videos for long periods of time.
