Library Online Services

Capital Collections Edinburgh's digital image library. View some of the 100 000 unique prints, engravings and drawings held in Edinburgh City Libraries.


Electronic resources Quality, reliable, instant information from thousands of dictionaries, biographies and encyclopaedias - as well as newspaper and magazine articles. Free to members of Edinburgh City Libraries



Make an Online Enquiry or use the 'Enquire' service to chat online with a librarian 24/7.

Reminder service Sign up to the Library Elf service and receive email or RSS feeds reminding you when your loans are due for return or renewal. You can also be notified when reserved items are ready for collection.

Reserve or Renew a CD or Book Ask for your PIN next time you are in the library then use the 'My account' feature on the catalogue to renew and reserve items online.