# Libraries SA App — Libraries of South Australia

> Mobile app for accessing Libraries South Australia services and digital resources. (iPhone/iPad app by Libraries SA App.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraries-sa-app/id1496009862 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Libraries SA App](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496009861)
- Category: Lifestyle, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2020-01-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraries-sa-app/id1496009862/reviews.md

## What is Libraries SA App?

Access Libraries South Australia from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.

Features:

Your phone can be your library card.

Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books, DVDs & CDs.

Scan any book, DVD or CD barcode to see if it’s available at the library.

eBooks & Audiobooks.

Digital magazines.

Online learning videos.

Libraries South Australia forms the One Card network.

## Key features

- Digital library card
- Search catalogue
- Renew and reserve items
- Barcode scanner for availability
- Access eBooks and audiobooks
- Digital magazines
- Online learning videos

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraries-sa-app/id1496009862/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bug report

*2026-06-23, version 2026.10*

Catalogue search functionality in app seems to be broken. Anything I search returns no result rendering the app unusable.

### 4/5 — Recent updates

*2026-04-28, version 2026.10*

Love the app but noticed that my music player on my iPad stops playing when I open the app. Otherwise love being able to borrow from my library without using the card. Cheers

### 2/5 — Good but clunky

*2025-11-04, version 2025.36*

The idea of the app and the way you can see all your holds and checkouts is great, but at least once a week it unlinks some of my families linked cards, and ever since the latest iOS update, it’s now occasionally completely logging me out as well and then when I log back in I have to re-link all my family members cards again as well. If it wasn’t for the constant unlinking, it’d be 5 stars.

### 1/5 — It used to be great! What happened??

*2025-08-09, version 2025.24*

Searching in the app catalogue has become utterly ineffectual; known titles that are borrowed under my card don’t show .. zero results for every book I’ve looked up. So disappointing. Why break what was a great app?! :(

### 4/5 — Wish list?

*2025-03-17, version 2024.37*

I love this app, and love my library service. One thing that would improve this app is the ability to create wish lists or reading lists of books. Then, when I am ready to read them I could move them to my Holds list within the app. Sometimes I hear about a book, but I have too many books in my reading pile and I’m not ready to borrow more books. It would be good to have a way to flag these books in the catalogue.

### 2/5 — Can’t open

*2024-11-23, version 2024.37*

Just crashes on my iPad without loading

### 1/5 — Loses log in details

*2024-09-16, version 2024.17*

Everytime this app updates I lose my log in details. No idea where my physical card is!

### 2/5 — Logs out

*2024-09-05, version 2024.17*

Since updating the app continually logs me out every day, as a family who uses the app daily it’s extremely frustrating

### 1/5 — Does Not Work

*2024-07-06, version 2024.17*

I have never been able to open this app. It seems to crash every time I try 🙁

### 3/5 — Sick of having to log in

*2024-06-19, version 2024.17*

While extremely happy with the function, the last update has become too fancy & “glitzy” for the average user. I am also very sick & tired of having to log in at least fortnightly & this week 3 times.!!!!!
Major issue with the developers.

## Frequently asked questions about Libraries SA App

### What can I do with the Libraries SA App?

The app allows you to manage your library account, search the catalogue for books, DVDs, and CDs, and renew or reserve items. You can also use your phone as a library card, scan barcodes to check availability, and access digital content like eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines.

### Is the Libraries SA App free to use?

Yes, the Libraries SA App is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided information.

### What kind of digital content can I access?

You can access a variety of digital content through the app, including eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, and online learning videos. This content is available through the Libraries South Australia network.

### Who is the Libraries SA App for?

This app is designed for members of the Libraries South Australia network, which forms the One Card network. It provides convenient access to library services and digital resources for residents of South Australia.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.10 — 2026-04-28

Minor bug fixes and enhancements

### 2025.36 — 2025-09-14

Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Resolves an issue with self-check returns
Improved List handling (multi-select)
Performance improvements loading carousels

### 2025.24 — 2025-08-04

Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Ability to add library card to digital wallet
Additional options for dark mode
Re-designed the simplified home view preferences
Improved copy display

### 2024.37 — 2024-11-12

Introducing our new updated version that includes many new features, including:

Brand new User Interface.
General Usability Improvements – accessibility enhancements, improved library site display, improved title displays, item copies by distance display, account summary alerts on home screen, priority ordering in account display.
Reading and Wish Lists.
Right to Left language support.

### 2024.17 — 2024-06-03

Various minor fixes and enhancements including:

Resolves an issue when booking events (where available)
Corrects language in the self-check process
Fixes an issue with notifications when the app is open at the time

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