Download an emagazine

What you need to do

There are 2 ways to borrow and read emagazines. If you have a smartphone or tablet, the easiest way to browse, borrow and read our emagazines is via the Libby app.  This is the same app used to access our ecomics.

Our emagzines previously accessed through RB Digital are now available through a new platform called Libby. If you are currently accessing emagazines through the RB Digital app or website you will need to create a Libby account to continue to borrow. Your RB Digital account won’t be available after Friday 30 April 2021.

1. Using the apps

   1. Download the Libby app for Android and Apple iPhone and iPad.
   2. Create an account by first selecting City of Sydney Library network.
   3. Enter your library card number and PIN.

   Once your account is created, you will automatically be logged in and you can browse the library’s collection, borrow and read emagazines. Your current loans can be accessed by clicking on Shelf in the bottom right corner.

2. Using the website

   1. You can also read emagazines on a computer using the Libby website.
   2. Visit Libbyapp.com.
   3. Create an account by clicking on the icon in the top right corner and select City of Sydney Library network.
   4. Enter your library card number and PIN.

   Once your account is created, you will automatically be logged in and you can browse the library’s collection, borrow and read emagazines

3. Find and read your emagazine

   1. On either the app or website, click on Library in the bottom left corner to browse and search emagazines to read.
   2. Click on the cover of the magazine you want to read.
   3. Click on Borrow, and then click on Borrow again to confirm
   4. The issue will download and be available for 21 days.
   5. Click on Shelf in the bottom right corner to see your loans and holds.
   6. If you use the app and website with the same account, your loans can be accessed on either.

   Emagazine downloads differ in size but are mostly between 20MB and 50MB. Download over wifi if using a portable device.