Accessing the eLibrary
To use any eLibrary product, simply sign in with your Libraries Tasmania membership number and PIN/password.
Most services can be accessed through a web browser or a free app. Library membership provides 24/7 access to these resources. To find out more click or tap on the title (e.g. Magazines and newspapers for Choice).
📚 Books and audiobooks
- Libby/OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks, comics and magazines.
- BorrowBox: eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers.
- uLibrary: Audiobooks from bestselling authors.
- StoryBox Hub: Children’s stories in video format.
- Blinkist: Book and podcast summaries. First-time users must activate their subscription through Libraries Tasmania.
📰 Magazines and newspapers
- BorrowBox ePress: Current newspapers and magazines.
- NewsBank: Australian and international newspapers.
- PressReader: Current newspapers and magazines.
- OverDrive/Libby: Popular magazines.
- Choice (Flipster): Choice magazine online.
- National Geographic Magazine archive.
- Good Reading: Reviews, articles and reading recommendations.
🎵 Music and films
- Naxos Music Library: Classical, jazz, folk and world music streaming.
- Naxos Jazz: Dedicated jazz collection.
- Beamafilm: Independent films, documentaries and festival favourites.
🌏 Languages and literacy
- Mango Languages: Learn from 70+ languages.
- Studiosity: 24/7 study support and writing feedback.
- LOTE4Kids: Children’s books in 70+ languages.
- Road to IELTS: IELTS exam preparation.
🔍 Research and reference
- Ancestry and Findmypast: Family history resources (library access only).
- Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland: A family history reference guide.
- AustLit: Australian literature database.
- Haynes Manuals: Vehicle repair guides.
- Informit Explore: Australian journals and research.
- Australian Art Sales Digest: Art market information.
🗞️ Historical newspaper archives
- Trove: historic Australian newspapers from 1803 to 2025.
- British newspaper archives (various): historic newspapers from the 1600s to 2021.
Tip: Download the relevant app (Libby, BorrowBox, Mango Languages, Beamafilm, etc.) and sign in with your Libraries Tasmania membership details to get the best experience.
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