Getting the book you want

Reservation

Items can be reserved in the library or online.  To reserve online, login with your membership number (found on your library card with the barcode) and PIN.  If you don't have a PIN, you can arrange one over the phone on 1300 655 355 or on your next visit. 

A charge of $1 applies on collection and we will notify you when the item is available.

Loyalty Card

With a loyalty card, you pay for six reservations and your seventh is free! Once you've used up your loyalty card, add your details and hand it in to enter our quarterly prize draw.  Then start your next loyalty card...  Ask for a card the next time you collect a reservation.

Product Request

New books may be requested and will be evaluated against our Collection Development Policy.

A charge of $1 applies on collection and we will notify you when the item is available.

Setting up a Personal Profile (SDI)

Use the SDI feature to set up a personal profile.  You will receive email alerts when new items are received that match your preferences.  Just log in with your ID (your membership number which is found under the barcode on your library card) and your PIN (Personal Identification Number).  If you don't have a PIN or an email address registered on your membership, this can be arranged on your next visit or by phone on 1300 655 355.

Inter Library Loan

We can request items from other libraries if they are not available at Darebin.

The standard charge of $1 applies but may vary depending on the lending library.

Depending on availability, there may be a delay in obtaining some items.

LibraryLink Victoria

LibraryLink Victoria makes available an ever increasing number of Victorian public library catalogues.  From this site you can search and request the item of your choice from any of the libraries listed.  The item will then be forwarded to Darebin for collection.

The standard charge of $1 applies but may vary depending on the lending library.

Libraries Australia is a useful catalogue of resources across Australia.