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Spydus Library FAQs

Handy hints for using the Spydus Library app.

What can you do with the app?

With the Spydus Library app, you can:

Search the library catalogue and reserve items from anywhere
View and renew your current loans
Manage your reservations and keep track of due dates
Use your phone as a digital library card
Save lists of your favourite reads for later
Scan a book’s ISBN to check if it’s in the collection
Receive handy library notifications and reminders
Manage multiple library accounts (perfect for families)

Whether you’re reserving a book on the go, checking due dates at a glance, or finding your next read, the app puts the full library experience at your fingertips. Just scan your digital barcode at the kiosk – no physical card needed!

Getting started with the app

Download the Spydus app
Search for and select Wingecarribee Shire Council
Log in using your library card number and 4-digit PIN
Choose whether to enable notifications

Once logged in, you’ll stay signed in unless you choose to log out.

How to search for and reserve items in the app

Searching in the app

Open the Spydus Library app and select discover
Enter the title, author or subject you’re looking for
View the item in the catalogue

Searching by ISBN

Select the Scan feature in the app
Use your camera to scan the book’s ISBN barcode by hovering it in the view of the camera, or enter the ISBN manually
View the item in the catalogue

Reserving an item

To reserve it, select Place reservation
Select the item(s) from the results
If you only need one item, tap Place reservation
If you want multiple items, select the checkbox on each record
Open the Options menu
Select Reserve selections
To view your reservations, go to My Account
Select Reservations

View, renew or cancel items and reservations

View, renew or cancel items and reservations:

Open the app and go to My Account
Select Current loans to view what you have borrowed
Select Reservations to view your holds

To renew items:
4. Select Current loans
5. Choose the item(s) you want to renew
6. Tap Renew selections

To cancel a reservation:
7. Select Reservations
8. Choose the item(s)
9. Tap Cancel selections

From here, you can also check due dates, track your place in the queue, and manage your account all in one place.

Adding multiple library accounts

Want to keep all your family’s library cards in one place? Here’s how. No more misplaced cards; everything you need, all in one app.

To add another library account:

Tap the hamburger menu (☰) in the top corner
Select Accounts
Tap + Add Account
Enter the library card number and PIN/password
Repeat to add any additional accounts

To switch between accounts:

Open the hamburger menu (☰) again
Go to Accounts
Select the account you want to use

You can easily toggle between users to check loans, reservations and due dates for each account.

How to update your personal information

Keeping your details up to date helps ensure we have the correct information on file and that you receive important automatic notices, such as due date reminders, overdue alerts and reservation notifications.