We work with specialist providers to offer our library members access to thousands of the very best digital titles including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers and eComics – all free of charge.
If you are a member of Dundee Libraries you can log in to the following services using your borrower number and PIN.
If you can't remember your borrower number or PIN or you normally use an NEC card in the library please contact central.library@leisureandculturedundee.com or call 01382 431539 for assistance.
If you are not a Dundee library member yet sign up now and you will be given a temporary membership number and pin which will allow you immediate access to digital content while a card is being posted out to you.
Our eReading Services
Press Reader
Press Reader offers free unlimited access to thousands of newspapers from over 100 countries every day. You can even translate foreign language favourites from their original into more than 16 languages.
For the best experience download the free PressReader app from your usual provider and sign in to the Libraries/Groups section with your library card and PIN.
For PC users please go to Pressreader.com and sign in to the Library/Groups section with your library card and PIN. We recommend using Microsoft Edge if you are having issues with your browser.
Please note the current editions of The Courier, Dundee Evening Telegraph, Press and Journal and Sunday Post are only available by accessing the site and app from within library premises which are all designated Press Reader hotspots.
Please refer to our Find a Library www.leisureandculturedundee.com/library/find-library section for your nearest branch or access the Press Reader Hotspot map while using the service.
Libby (by Overdrive)
Download the Libby app to your device from your usual app provider and choose Leisure & Culture Dundee as your library
OR
If you are using a PC or laptop access via the following website Libby - Leisure and Culture Dundee (libbyapp.com)
Then log in with your card number and pin to access thousands of titles including;
eBooks and eAudiobooks - choose from thousands of adult, young adult and children's fiction and non-fiction titles. Borrow up to 10 titles for up to 3 weeks.
eMagazines - free unlimited access to thousands of UK and international titles for all ages.
Kindle users please note - the only Amazon device compatible with Overdrive in the UK is the Kindle Fire Tablet. You can download the Overdrive app (not Libby) from your Kindle app store to access our collections.
Borrowbox
Download the free Borrowbox app from your usual app provider and search for Dundee Libraries.
From the drop down list you can choose from the follwoing.
Dundee School Library Service to access a fantastic range of children’s ebooks and eaudiobooks BorrowBox – Your library in one app.
OR
Dundee Libraries (Adult and Young Adult Stock) for a more great ebooks and eaudiobooks by the world’s most popular authors PLUS a range of eMagazines in the ePress tab. Then log in with your card number and pin and you are ready to search, browse and borrow.
If you need any more information or assistance please contact us at central.library@leisureandculturedundee.com or call 01382 431539.
ULibrary
Just added to our eReading service uLibrary offers access to a small yet growing collection of downloadable audiobooks with the added bonus of access to a monthly digital bookclub. We are delighted to offer the Talking Books Book Club for adults and the Bookworms Bookclub for children (reading age 9+).
How do I access ULibrary?
ULibrary can be accessed via the web browser at https://dundee.ulverscroftulibrary.com
or
download the free uLibrary app from your usual provider then choose Dundee Libraries.
How do I access the book club?
Once logged in to uLibrary click on the book clubs tab to access the current month's titles. Unlimited access to each featured title will be available from the 1st of each month.
New – Comics Plus from Library Pass
Comics Plus offers unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from popular publishers like ABDO, BOOM! Studios, Capstone, Dark Horse, Europe Comics, , Image Comics, Manga Classics, Tokyopop, and many more with no holds, waiting lists, or monthly borrowing limits.
To access the entire collection visit https://dundee.librarypass.com/
To limit access to titles suitable for children and teens only visit https://dundeelibrariescl.librarypass.com/
You can also download the Comics plus app from your usual app provider, select Dundee Libraries from the drop down list there then log in with your library card number.
To log in to the service your Dundee library card should begin with D00. If your membership card does not begin with D00 please contact your local library to arrange a new card.
Odilo App
The free Odilo app is available from your App or Play Store for both Android and iOS 11+ – search and download “Odilo – Ukraine Unlimited Learning”
It can also be accessed via your web browser by visiting https://ukraine.unlimitedlearning.io/ and offers free access to over 1800 titles in Ukrainian.
All that is required is your name and an email address and your acceptance of the terms and conditions. During set up you will be asked to create a password and select which country you are in.
Download the user guide for further instruction.