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How to Set Up Your Account through the Chemeketa Community College Library

 

1. Start at the Chemeketa Community College Library homepage  (library.chemeketa.edu)

2. On the right side of the page, click the button that says Articles & Databases

3. In the alphabetical navigation bar, click 'N' 

4. Scroll down and click on New York Times 

5. Click the button that says 'Create Account'

6. Enter your email address and password of your choice

7. Choose the 'Student' button and set a graduation date. Choose a date several years in the future. It does not have to be accurate.

8. Optional alternate email - your choice

9. Optional button to receive NY Times updates - your choice

10. Click the button that says 'Sign Up'

How to Stop Receiving Updates and Special Offers Emails

Steps to Opt Out of Promotional Emails

Once you create an account, you will begin receiving many promotional emails from the New York Times. It is possible to stop receiving these emails by opting out of them. 

1. Click on Account   

2. Click on Account Settings  

3. Click on Email and Settings 

4. Next to Updates and Special Offers   click on Opt Out.