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.
Customer Information Notice Customer Information Notice - RBdigital platform
As part of our programme of continuous improvement for RBdigital, it is necessary to take the RBdigital platform admin site and customer-facing sites down for maintenance on Wednesday 10th July, 2019. The process will begin at 10 am and take approximately 30 minutes or less. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Customer Information Notice Customer Information Notice
Customers are currently unable to reserve stock items from Couper or Partick Libraries. Partick Library is closed for refurbishment and Couper Library has restricted access due to an ongoing programme of building and repair works.
Please select another Pick-up Branch when reserving items.
We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
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 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 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!
Sign in to Transparent Language Online here using your library card number.
Sign up for text alerts!
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 
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.
Quick links Why create a username? You can log in using your library card number and PIN but with an Arena username you can:
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Create a wish list
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Recommend books to friends
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Rate books
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Leave reviews
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Save searches
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