The Navy Virtual Library is a new Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) online service arising out of a Department of Defense (DOD) joint service initiative to combine resources and efforts of the four branches of service (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force) and the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community & Family Policy.
Because the internet is a popular and powerful tool used for information access, education, and entertainment, the services have contracted with a world leader in Information Resources to deliver the highest value of library services to the DOD community. DOD Libraries is transforming the way MWR provides online library services to our service members and families, empowering them to embrace life-learn learning, revitalize, and most importantly, be mission-ready. Search for new library materials; learn a new language; find a tutor; check out a digital book: these are just a few of the services offered in our new one-stop library shop.
Becoming a member has never been easier!
Option One: Register Online
You can create an account to use online resources right now. All you need to do is click on the Account Registration link and fill in the required information. Your privacy is protected and this data is not stored anywhere! The system will verify your eligibility against DEERS and create a new account for you. You can then start using us right away. If you have questions about whether you are eligible to use this site, please reach out using the Contact Us form.
Option Two: Register at a Library
You can visit one of our 33 locations and create a library account. This will not only allow you to use all our online resources, but also upgrade you to allow for access to books, movies, video games, and much more! A list of all our locations is available here. Please note that once you are registered at one of our locations, you are registered at all of them.
Getting Started
Once you are registered, browse the full list of all our online resources. And don't forget to check out our Mobile Apps Page to find out how to take our great databases with you!