Signing in – E-library
You need to sign in to the E-library to reserve and renew, check your personal details, and search online books and newspapers.
What you need to sign in
You will need a library card and PIN to sign into some of our online library services. Find out how to get these:
How to sign in – buttons and links
Sign in button
You only need to sign in once to use all the E-library services:
- Just click the blue 'Sign in' button on the top-right of every screen.
- Type your library card number and PIN in the boxes and click 'Sign in'.
- You will be taken back to the page you were already using, such as the keyword search page.
- After you've signed in, your name will appear at the top of the right-hand column, together with links to all your member services and online resources. The blue button changes to say 'Sign out'.
Reserve button
If you search the catalogue and add titles to your reservation basket, a 'Reserve' button will appear in the right-hand column. Clicking this button will also take you to the sign in screen.
Quick links – sign in directly to services
Use the links below to go directly to some services:
Save your card number and PIN
When we added extra online services in November 2009, the web address of the E-library changed.
If you haven't signed into the new E-library before, you may find your computer doesn't automatically complete your library card and PIN like it used to.
You'll only need to re-type your library card number and PIN once, and your browser should offer to save it for future visits as before.
Signing out
You should always remember to sign out when you have finished using the E-library. This is especially important if you are using a public computer.
To sign out, all you need to do is click the blue 'Sign out' button on the top-right of every screen.
Please note, as you sign out the E-library will check your reservation basket and ask if you want to reserve anything still in it.
