MyTRL Access for NTPS Students
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NTPS Students have access to a wealth of resources at Timberland Regional Library! TRL provides online access to magazines; newspapers; math, history and science resources; language study programs; online courses; job and study resources; eBooks; music; audiobooks; videos; encyclopedias; dictionaries; auto manuals; almanacs; and more! Please read our FAQ below for more information. Download the Informational Flyer (PDF)
MyTRL: Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a MyTRL student account?
A MyTRL account provides students with access to Timberland Regional Library electronic resources.
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What may a MyTRL student account access?
A MyTRL student will be able to access TRL's magazines; newspapers; math, history and science resources; language study programs; online courses; job and study resources; eBooks; music; audiobooks; videos; encyclopedias; dictionaries; auto manuals; and almanacs.
TRL libraries also provide Wi-Fi and Internet stations.
Specific resources may change based on costs and collection development decisions. Current resources are listed on the TRL.org website.
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Is a student account the same as having a library card?
No. Basic or regular library card accounts not only provide access to a wealth of online resources, but also print books, DVDs, CDs (music and audiobooks) that may not be available in electronic formats. The student MyTRL account is only for access to digital resources.
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Are all students eligible for a student account?
All K-12 North Thurston Public Schools students are eligible.
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Will all students have a student account?
For each of their students, parents can Opt-Out by sending an Opt-Out letter to their school. Students who do not receive a student account may still apply for a basic or regular library card.
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When do student accounts expire?
Student accounts expire in 1 year, and may be renewed.
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What is the PIN for a student account?
The default 4-digit PIN is the student's birth month and day in the format MMDD. For example, June 3 would be listed as 0603. Student may reset the PIN to something else.
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Where does the student get their MyTRL login information?
They will receive their student login information from their school. Timberland Library has created accounts using their student ID and birth month and year.
MyTRL Library Card #: [Students 7-digit Other ID] plus month & year of birth [MMYYYY]
Password/PIN: Student's month and day of birth [MMDD]Example
Library Card Number: 1027511102012 (Student ID is 1027511, MM is 10 and YYYY is 2012)
Password/PIN: 1023 (MM is 10 and DD is 23) -
How does a student upgrade a MyTRL account to a regular library account?
MyTRL cards are independent from a student’s regular library card. If a student wants to borrow physical materials, they will need to contact TRL directly.
A basic card allows cardholders to check out up to 10 items. The MyTRL account can serve as verification of identity for a basic account, if the student can provide a student ID, their MyTRL number, or birthdate.
To upgrade to a regular card that allows up to 50 items to be borrowed, additional address verification is required. If a minor student (17 or under) is unable to do this, an accompanying adult or caregiver may verify on their behalf.
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What if the student already has a basic or regular library card?
MyTRL accounts are totally separate from your student’s regular library account. When students acquire their regular library account, the MyTRL account will continue to exist alongside their regular library account.
