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South Ayrshire Libraries
My Library Anytime
Even if your local library is closed
you can still access South Ayrshire Library’s Catalogue, eRead Service and Reference
Resources 24/7. Library members are able to renew and request items on the library
catalogue, download eBooks and eAudio, read a newspaper and even practise their
Driving Theory Test all for free.
Not a member yet? Find out how to join the library to enjoy all of these services
and more.
Help on getting started using our 24 hour library services
Online library services and reference resources available 24/7
Online Catalogue
Browse what we have available for lending from the comfort of your own home, place
requests, renew items and even share your thoughts on your latest read.
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eBooks & eAudio
Downloadable books and audio books, which you can read or listen to on your computer
and / or eBook reader, mobile phone, iPod, or MP3 player.
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Book a PC
Book your FREE public access computer session. All our PCs have access to the Internet
and the full Microsoft Office suite and colour printers.
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Scotsman Historical Newspapers Archive (1817 - 1950)
Find significant moments in the history of Scotland, or discover if your ancestor
appears in our births, marriages and deaths notices.
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Ask Scotland {real people: real answers}
Get real answers from real people direct from your desktop.
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Credo Reference
Credo Reference is an online reference database.
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Know UK
The ultimate online library of UK information.
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Driving Theory Test Pro
All the official test questions licensed from the DSA, the people who set the tests.
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Find My Past
View millions of historical records and build your family tree. (Only available
to use within the Local History library at Carnegie.)
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Worldwide Volunteering
Service
Do you want to spend time helping others or read about the charity’s latest projects?
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 NewsPaperDirect
Online access to more than 1500 newspapers and magazines from 95 countries in 45
languages.
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ALISON – Study interactive self-paced courses for free
This web site offers access to over 100 courses in a variety of subjects.
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How to access these online resources from the library or from home
To access these resources you may be prompted for your library card number. You
will find your card number on the back of your library card, below the barcode.
Some of our Reference Resource websites may also require a quick online registration
with an email address to enable you to track your progress.
How to find your library number on the back of your card
PIN Codes
PIN codes are set for members when they join the library and are four numbers long
e.g. (e.g.1234). When you enter your PIN Code the numbers will be hidden to help
keep your PIN safe.
Lost or forgotten PIN Code
If you are unsure what your PIN code is or if you have forgotten it you will have
to contact your
local library for assistance.
Change your PIN Code
It is possible to change your PIN Code on our online library catalogue, but you
must already know what your PIN is before you can change it. Simply sign in to your account and look for the ‘Modify Your PIN’
button on your library record and follow the simple on screen instructions.