numelyo is the digital library of Lyon, with search and browsing for its digitized collections.

Visit numelyo
numelyo.bm-lyon.fr
numelyo homepage screenshot

About numelyo

numelyo is the digital library of Lyon, operated by the city's municipal library. It provides search and browsing access to digitized heritage collections, including books, images, press, manuscripts, postcards, and music, alongside content from partner cultural institutions. The platform also hosts virtual exhibitions and thematic discovery dossiers to support collection exploration. Registered users can save searches, organize a personal virtual bookshelf, and upload or download documents.

Key features

  • Search and browse digitized Lyon municipal library heritage collections
  • View virtual exhibitions of Lyon library collection content
  • Explore thematic discovery dossiers for collection exploration
  • Save searches and organize a virtual bookshelf with a user account
  • Upload and download documents via a registered user account
  • Access digitized collections from partner cultural institutions
Best for: Researchers, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking access to Lyon's digitized local heritage collections and virtual cultural exhibitions.
Good for
  • Aggregates digitized local heritage collections from the Lyon municipal library and multiple partner institutions
  • Includes user account tools to save research and organize a personal virtual bookshelf
  • Provides virtual exhibitions and thematic dossiers to support structured collection exploration
Watch out for
  • The platform interface and all content are only available in French
  • Advanced features including search saving, virtual bookshelf management, and document upload/download require a registered user account
  • Collections are focused on Lyon and local Rhône-Alpes heritage, with limited content relevant to other geographic regions

numelyo at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
French
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

Popular in Academic Search

Well-known listings from the same topic.

All 331

numelyo FAQ

Do I need a user account to access numelyo's collections?
Basic search and browsing of collections are available without an account. Features including saving searches, organizing a virtual bookshelf, and uploading/downloading documents require a registered user account.
What types of digitized materials are included in numelyo's collections?
Collections include books, images, press, manuscripts, postcards, music, archives, and content from partner cultural institutions.
Are virtual exhibitions available on numelyo?
Yes, the platform hosts virtual exhibitions featuring content from the Lyon municipal library's heritage collections.
Is something wrong or out of date?

Tell us and an editor will check it.

Own this website?

Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.

Claim this listing