Online library
Search for books, films and music here
Check our online catalogue for
the book, DVD or CD you're interested in.
If you've joined the library you can also use your library
card number and pin from home to view information about
your current loans, change your details, renew your items, request
new items and review titles you have previously searched for or
borrowed. If you do not have a pin number, please visit a
library and ask staff for a pin.
The calalogue enables you to:
- Search by subject and
keyword
- Read a plot summary and information
about the author
- Narrow searches by library or format
(such as talking book, children’s book, DVD)
- Save results to a printable list,
reserve or save them for future reference.
- Link directly to some of our online
resources such as Encyclopaedia Britannica and Oxford
Reference.
If you're not a member of the
library you may join as a guest from home by
clicking on the
green LOGON/JOIN button on the top left
corner of the catalogue. Hit this button to see a further
option to REGISTER AS A GUEST.
Complete the short form which
will pop up. Be sure to include your email address
so that we can email a borrower ID and a password to you.
Join online
now - it's quick, easy and free. You’ll soon
want to convert your guest membership to full
membership as this will enable you to borrow books, music
and DVDs. To gain full membership please show library staff proof
of your name and address and they will issue you with a library
card.
Who can join a Vale of Glamorgan library?
Anyone who lives, works or studies in the
Vale may join a library so long as you have at least one form
of ID that includes your name and address.
If you're under 16 and you come without your
parents we’ll send them a letter to confirm they are happy for you
to join.
What information do I need to join a Vale of Glamorgan
library?
- We'll need your name, address and postcode.
- We'll need to see one proof of ID which includes your name and
address.
- If you're applying for group membership we may ask for some
additional information.
Your library card
Once you've joined you''ll get a library card and pin number for
your own use.
- Use your library card to access the fantastic range of services
at any library in the Vale. This includes the ability to borrow
books, music and films, free internet access, online resources and
eBooks.
- Keep your library card safe, and do not divulge your pin
number, as you are responsible for anything that you borrow with
it.
- Please
use this form to let us know if any of your personal
details change, and make sure that you tell us straight away if
your card is lost or stolen so that we can stop anyone else using
it.