Last Updated: Feb 20, 2024     Views: 1936

You will need a computer or device with a web browser since the Wall Street Journal mobile app does not work with the library's subscription. You also will need your library card number and PIN/password to access the database.

  • Go to BCPL's home page at www.bcpl.info
  • Select the Books and More tab.
  • Select Digital Library or Research Databases
  • Scroll down the list and select Wall Street Journal
  • Select the link 'Create your account or log in as an existing user'.
  • You should be prompted to log into your library account at this point, (unless you've logged in within the last 72 hours and are using the same device and web browser).  
  • After entering your library account login information, you should land on the Wall Street Journal "Create an Account" page. 
  • If this is your first time and you don't have a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) account:
    • Enter your first and last name, email address and a password.
    • To avoid getting updates and special offers from WSJ you may also want to uncheck the first box.
    • You must check the second box agreeing to their Privacy Statement.
    • Click the Create button to log in. 
  • If you have already created a WSJ account:
    • Select the SIGN IN button
    • Enter your email address (this is your username) and WSJ password. 
  • After 3 days (72 hours) has past you must go back through the library's website and log into your library account when prompted to access WSJ. 

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