The online catalog enables you
to search for items, access your patron account, renew items, and place
requests for items.
The instructions below will show you how:
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Click here to access the online catalog |
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| How do I search for an item? | How can I view my account ? |
| How do I renew an item? | How can I request an item? |
| What is a PIN and how do I get one? | What is My List? |
| New Materials List | Suggest an item to purchase |
| Glossary of Catalog Terms | Catalog Help Online |
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Email Holds Notification |
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How do I search an item?
There are several ways of searching the online
catalog. You may do a basic, advanced, or format-based
search or choose to browse the catalog using “Starts With …”
Basic -- search by general, author, and/or
title keyword.
Advanced -- performs
Boolean searching by various keywords and limit by format, language
and/or location. Sorts
your search by author, title, media type, or publication date.
Format-based -- choose to
search by item format such as music CDs, DVDs, videos, audio-books
only.
Starts with -- choose the
list you wish to browse from the drop-down menu and enter a word or
phrase as directed.
To view copy or holding information, you may
click on the thumb-nail image of the item cover that appears to the
left of the brief record or on the title itself. Scroll down to see
location, call number, collection/item type and status of the item.
Use
Help online for detailed instructions on searching the new
version of our online catalog.
How can I view my patron account?
Your user account (called "My Account")
is a collection of information specific to you. It includes your user
profile, items you have currently checked out, the status of any holds
you have placed or hold requests that are pending, fines or other
blocks to your library account, and any saved lists. To keep your
information private, only you and your library can access your account
with your Personal Identification Number (PIN).
To view your account:
1.Log in to your user account.
2.Click one of these links to see details about your account:
Checked Out: Lets you view a list of library items you have currently checked out. It also provides the option to renew checked out items before they are due
Holds: Lets you view the status of items that you have requested. You can also activate, suspend, or cancel a hold request.
Fines/Blocks: Lets you view any fines, fees, charges, messages, or other information that might block your borrowing privileges.
Profile: Lets you view or change information in
your user profile. Your user profile is a record of contact information such as your name, home address, home telephone number, and e-mail address (optional). You can also update your PIN and catalog user preferences.