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Welcome to Glasgow Libraries Online Catalogue Welcome to Glasgow Libraries Online Catalogue

Welcome to Glasgow Libraries online catalogue and its interactive services.

Search the catalogue for

• Community Libraries stock

• Mitchell Library material acquired since 1970

• The Glasgow Collection books and pamphlets

For pre-1970 Mitchell Library material, newspapers, periodicals, maps, photographs, manuscripts and some Special Collections, please contact staff at The Mitchell.

View your account by logging in with your library card number and PIN. You can then renew and reserve online, check loans, overdues and reservations.

BorrowBox eAudiobooks BorrowBox eAudiobooks

Borrow, download and enjoy audiobooks with BorrowBox. BorrowBox offers a wide choice of audiobooks and eBooks for you to borrow and listen to through a simple app for smartphones and tablets. You can also borrow and download your audiobooks and eBooks to your PC or Mac to put them onto an iPod or other MP3 player. The Audiobooks automatically expire at the end of the two-week loan period, so you will not need to return them. You can borrow 4 eAudio and eBook titles at a time. Find out more here

Freegal Music Service Freegal Music Service

Freegal Music is a free music service from Glasgow Libraries. All you need is your library card number and PIN. Freegal offers access to over 11 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalogue of legendary artists. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 28,000+ labels with music that originates in over 80 countries. There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions.

Click here to start enjoying this service.

Click here to open the user guide.

Transparent Language Online Transparent Language Online

FREE online language courses from Glasgow Libraries

Transparent Language Online is available in over 100 languages, plus English for Speakers of over 25 languages.

The system is fully functional on tablet web browsers and the companion mobile apps for iOS and Android devices make it easy to continue learning at anytime.

Start learning a new language today - for FREE!

SMS Text Alert Service

When you signup for text alerts, we’ll send you text notifications, letting you know when your requested books are available, alerts for items soon to be overdue and reminders about items which are currently overdue.

How do I sign up for this service? It’s easy!

Online
Log on to your account at libcat.csglasgow.org and in my profile tick the “SMS notifications” options box. Be sure to check we have the most up to date mobile number for you.

In Your Local Library
Complete the form available at your local library and we will set up the service for you.

Library App Library App

Remote catalogue search
Now you can find a title, reserve, borrow or renew it, straight from your mobile.

Barcode scan
Why buy when you can borrow? The app allows you to scan the barcode on any title, anywhere, then search the catalogue to see if you can borrow it.

Journey planning
Live public transport info, allowing you to plan your journey to the library

Library information
From events to opening hours to directions, regularly updated service information gives you all the knowledge you need.

Download the library app for iOS or Android.