Access the library online 24/7 and discover new items, download eBooks and Audiobooks, research online resources and more.
See the A-Z list of all Online Services below for access to the library eResources and services.
Library eResources such as Kanopy, Borrowbox and Studiosity are available to members, and Online Library Tech Assist Program provides user support.
Members need a library card number and PIN for access to many of these resources.
To search for items to borrow, place holds and manage your library account, visit the library catalogue.
It is free to join the library and membership is open to everyone.
For more information view the Library Membership page.
To download the Libraries Victoria mobile app, follow these links for your operating system:
A-Z of all Online Services
The Age Digital Edition (Archived from 2006-today)
Ancestry Library Edition
In library use only.
Aussie Driver
Get ready for your Victorian Driver Licence test now.
Australian Financial Review
In library use only.
BookMatch
Have you run out of ideas for books to read? Library staff can create a list of suggestions just for you based on your likes and dislikes. Fill in the online form and a list of 5 items will be emailed to you within 7 working days.
BorrowBox
eBooks and Audiobooks from Bolinda Digital - your library in one app.
Britannica Library
Access thousands of credible articles that are developed with an emphasis on school education and curriculum. Search via age level, access citation tools and view digital media. Britannica is a high-quality information resource ideal for projects and homework.
Busy Things
700+ curriculum-linked, fun educational activities to play online for children aged 3–11.
Carter's Price Guide
Price guide to antiques and collectables.
Catalogue
Visit the online catalogue to search for items to borrow, place holds, manage your account and more.
Choice (Access is temporarily unavailable due to a technical issue)
In library use only.
Credo Reference
Credo promotes knowledge building, problem solving and critical thinking to give people the information skills necessary for success throughout their academic, professional and personal lives.
Find My Past
In library use only.
Infobase eBooks
Reference material for junior primary level and older.
Informit (Temporary link)
Full-text journals covering a wide range of topics including Arts, Humanities, Families and Social Sciences published by RMIT.
Kanopy Films
Kanopy allows you to stream the most acclaimed movies and documentaries from award-winning filmmakers, and experience the best in independent, classic film, and world cinema.
Libby (app for OverDrive)
Thousands of eBooks, Audiobooks, online magazines and comics. You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand.
LinkedIn Learning for Library (formerly Lynda.com)
Over 18,000 software, creative and business skills tutorials.
Mango Languages
Prepares learners for realistic conversations and communication in over 70 world languages.
MyIBISWorld
Comprehensive collection of Australian business and marketing related research.
OverDrive
A free service that lets you borrow digital content like eBooks, Audiobooks, online magazines and comics anytime, anywhere.
Oxford Dictionaries Premium
The home of Oxford Dictionaries' premium language resources for English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
PressReader
Thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world. One app.
RBdigital (This content has been migrated to the Libby app. See link above).
Access to magazines and comics will remain available in RBdigital until 30 April 2021.
Browse and borrow from a large selection of magazines and comics for free – All In One App!
RBdigital provides simultaneous loans so you won’t have to wait to borrow a title that you like.
Road to IELTS
Preparation for general and academic IELTS exams.
Story Box Library
Enjoy storytime in the comfort of your own home with Story Box Library. Watch Australian stories being read aloud by a diverse range of storytellers on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Studiosity
Connect Live
Connect Live service is the best way of getting help in a wide range of subjects including maths, chemistry, physics, business studies and more.
Writing Feedback
For guidance on an essay or assignment writing, please upload it to Studiosity to receive detailed feeback within 24 hours.
Tumble Book Library
Tumble Book Library offers interactive picture and chapter books that you can read or have read to you. There are games and puzzles to accompany many stories. Suitable for children in Prep to Grade 6.
Who Else Writes Like...?
Wondering what to read next? Find writers who write in a similar way to your favourite authors.
Who Next...?
Lists children’s authors who write in a similar style, as well as key books and series.
Business Support for Small and Home Based Businesses
The Age Digital Edition (Archived from 2006-today)
Australian Financial Review
In library use only.
Catalogue
Visit the online catalogue to search for items to borrow, place holds, manage your account and more.
Credo Reference
Credo promotes knowledge building, problem solving and critical thinking to give people the information skills necessary for success throughout their academic, professional and personal lives.
Informit (Temporary link)
Full-text journals covering a wide range of topics including Arts, Humanities, Families and Social Sciences published by RMIT.
Kanopy Films
Kanopy allows you to stream the most acclaimed movies and documentaries from award-winning filmmakers, and experience the best in independent, classic film, and world cinema. Topics include: career development, business case studies, business skills, economics and globalisation and leadership training.
LinkedIn Learning for Library (formerly Lynda.com)
Over 18,000 software, creative and business skills tutorials.
MyIBISWorld
Comprehensive collection of Australian business and marketing related research.
PressReader
Thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world. One app.
Studiosity
Connect Live
Connect Live service is the best way of getting help in a wide range of subjects including maths, chemistry, physics, business studies and more.
Writing Feedback
If you're working on an essay or assignment but would like to get feedback on how to improve it, upload it to us any time of day or night, and we'll send it back to you in less than 24 hours with detailed feedback on how to make it better.
For Children
Programs for Children
Enjoy activities that promote a love of reading, creative arts and science. Ages 0 - 12.
Studiosity
Studiosity provides on-demand study help for primary and secondary students.
Connect to tutors 24/7 during school terms.
BookMatch
Have you run out of ideas for books to read? Library staff can create a list of suggestions just for you based on your likes and dislikes. Fill in the online form and a list of 5 items will be emailed to you within 7 working days.
Britannica Library
Access thousands of credible articles that are developed with an emphasis on school education and curriculum. Search via age level, access citation tools and view digital media. Britannica is a high-quality information resource ideal for projects and homework.
Britannica ImageQuest
Offers over three million images from 62 leading collections, the Bridgeman Art Gallery, Getty Images, the Science Photo Library, Ingram Publishing and other trusted image sources. Provides the best and broadest offering of curriculum-relevant imagery and clip art materials (infographics, signs and symbols, graphic concepts and cool vector illustrations), all rights-cleared for educational, non-commercial use.
Busy Things
700+ curriculum-linked, fun educational activities to play online for children aged 3–11.
eBooks and Audiobooks
Download an app to your device to access thousands of free titles. There is something for the whole family.
BorrowBox (Desktop site)
Download the BorrowBox app and have access to free eBooks and Audiobooks 24/7. This collection features many Australian and international best-selling authors with new titles being added regularly.
Infobase ebooks
Reference material for junior primary level and older.
Kanopy for Kids
Unlimited video streaming service for children (preschool and up).
Parents can trust a curated selection of educational and enriching films and TV series with developmentally appropriate, age-based ratings from Common Sense Media.
Libby (app for OverDrive)
Thousands of eBooks, Audiobooks, online magazines and comics. You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand.
Mango
Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and communication in over 70 world languages.
OverDrive (Desktop site)
Download the Libby app and have access to free eBooks and Audiobooks, online magazines and comics 24/7. They also have graphic novels, picture books and books that read along; a dyslexic font is also available.
Premiers' Reading Challenge
We provide many titles from the Premiers’ Reading Challenge in digital formats.
BorrowBox
OverDrive
Premiers' Reading Challenge P-2
Premiers' Reading Challenge 3-4
Premiers' Reading Challenge 5-6
Story Box Library
Enjoy storytime in the comfort of your own home with Story Box Library. Watch Australian stories being read aloud by a diverse range of storytellers on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Studiosity
Studiosity provides on-demand study help for primary, secondary, and some TAFE students. Connect in real-time with live experts or get Writing Feedback in less than 24 hours.
The tutors are available 24/7 during school terms.
Tumble Book Library
Tumble Book Library offers interactive picture and chapter books that you can read or have read to you. There are games and puzzles to accompany many stories. Suitable for children in Prep to Grade 6.
Tumble Maths
Tumble Maths is a K-6 maths ebook database.
Who Next...? A guide to children's authors
Lists children’s authors who write in a similar style, as well as key books and series.
1000 Books Before School
‘1000 Books Before School’ is a state-wide program that encourages parents to share stories with their children from birth to develop literacy skills that will prepare them for reading at school.
Every book counts - this includes reading the same book over and over again. You can read books from anywhere - not just library books.
Download your first 100 books reading record (594KB PDF) and bring your record in to register for 1000 Books Before School
eBooks and Audiobooks
BorrowBox
eBooks and Audiobooks from Bolinda Digital - your library in one app.
Libby (app for OverDrive)
Thousands of eBooks, Audiobooks, online magazines and comics. You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand.
OverDrive
A free service that lets you borrow digital content like eBooks, Audiobooks, online magazines and comics anytime, anywhere.
Online Newspapers, Magazines and Comics
The Age Digital Edition (Archived from 2006-today)
Australian Financial Review
In library use only.
PressReader
Thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world. One app.
RBdigital (This content has been migrated to the Libby app. See link above).
Access to magazines and comics will remain available in RBdigital until 30 April 2021.
Browse and borrow from a large selection of magazines and comics for free – All In One App!
For Youth
Youth Programs
Get creative in design, technology and the arts. Ages 12-24.
Studiosity
Studiosity provides on-demand study help for primary, secondary, and some TAFE students. Connect in real-time with live experts or get Writing Feedback in less than 24 hours.
The tutors are available 24/7 during school terms.
Aussie Driver
Get ready for your Victorian Driver Licence test now.
BookMatch
Have you run out of ideas for books to read? Library staff can create a list of suggestions just for you based on your likes and dislikes. Fill in the online form and a list of 5 items will be emailed to you within 7 working days.
Britannica Library
Access thousands of credible articles that are developed with an emphasis on school education and curriculum. Search via age level, access citation tools and view digital media. Britannica is a high-quality information resource ideal for projects and homework.
Britannica ImageQuest
Offers over three million images from 62 leading collections, the Bridgeman Art Gallery, Getty Images, the Science Photo Library, Ingram Publishing and other trusted image sources. Provides the best and broadest offering of curriculum-relevant imagery and clip art materials (infographics, signs and symbols, graphic concepts and cool vector illustrations), all rights-cleared for educational, non-commercial use.
Credo Reference
Credo Reference is an online library that provides full text access to a selection of encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference books to get your research started. The collection covers a range of topics, such as art, business, literature, and science.
eBooks and Audiobooks
Download an app to your device to access thousands of free titles. There is something for the whole family.
BorrowBox (Desktop site)
Download the BorrowBox app and have access to free eBooks and Audiobooks 24/7. This collection features many Australian and international best-selling authors with new titles being added regularly.
OverDrive (Desktop site)
Download the Libby app and have access to free eBook, Audiobooks, online magazines and comics 24/7. They also have graphic novels, picture books and books that read along; a dyslexic font is also available.
RBdigital (This content has been migrated to the Libby app. See link above).
Access to magazines and comics will remain available in RBdigital until 30 April 2021.
Download the RBdigital app to browse and borrow from a large selection of magazines and comics for free – All in one App!
Informit (Temporary link)
Full-text journals covering a wide range of topics including Arts, Humanities, Families and Social Sciences published by RMIT.
Kanopy
Kanopy allows you to stream the most acclaimed movies and documentaries from award-winning filmmakers, and experience the best in independent, classic film, and world cinema.
Topics include instructional films and lessons, global studies and languages.
Libby (app for OverDrive)
Thousands of eBooks, Audiobooks, online magazines and comics. You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand.
LinkedIn Learning for Library (formerly Lynda.com)
Over 18,000 software, creative and business skills tutorials.
Mango
Ever wanted to learn a new language? Choose from over 70 different languages and learn through practical, real world conversations.
Premiers' Reading Challenge
We provide many titles from the Premiers’ Reading Challenge in digital formats.
BorrowBox
OverDrive
Studiosity
Studiosity provides on-demand study help for primary, secondary, and some TAFE students. Connect in real-time with live experts or get Writing Feedback in less than 24 hours.
The tutors are available 24/7 during school terms.
VCE Collection
We provide titles from the VCE English and Literature curriculum in a digital format.
