About COBISS Plus

COBISS Plus – one-stop access to libraries

When looking for a book, journal or other material, we often first ask ourselves which library has it. This is where COBISS Plus can help – an online portal that allows you to search the catalogues of libraries included in the COBISS system all in one place.

COBISS Plus can be thought of as a shared online gateway to the world of libraries. Instead of visiting the websites of individual libraries and searching their catalogues separately, you can search for materials all in one place. For example, you can search for a book by title or author and see which libraries have it available and where you can borrow it.

This makes it faster and easier for users to find the information and materials they need. In addition to searching, you can also keep track of your library activities, such as borrowed materials, reservations and due dates, depending on the services offered by each individual library.

COBISS Plus is important also for libraries, as it makes it possible for them to present their material and services in a shared environment used by a large number of users. Thus, a library is not limited to its own website, but its material is visible also in the wider COBISS system.

One of the greatest advantages is the connectivity between libraries. If a book is not available at the library you usually visit, you can quickly check in the COBISS Plus app whether it is available elsewhere. This makes library collections more accessible and their use more efficient.

COBISS Plus is therefore more than just a book search tool. It provides a shared user environment that connects libraries, their collections and their users. It makes library collections more visible and accessible, while giving users a simple way to find information about library material and services all in one place.

COBISS Plus helps users find what they need, while helping libraries make their collections and services easier to discover and access.