Here are some important tips to remember when using our online catalog:

Creating an account:

• If you have never used the library catalog before, you must first create an account. 
• Please click on "Create Account" in the top right corner of your Internet screen.
• Follow the instructions.  You must have your library barcode number ready.  This number can be found on the back of your library card or on a receipt. 
• You will be prompted to create a user name and a password that will be linked to your library card.  Please choose something that you can remember.  Library staff can not retrieve your password for you.

Renewing materials:

• First you must log in to the catalog.  Please click on "Login" in the top right corner of your Internet screen.
• Click on the "My Info" tab.
• You can either chose to renew single items, or renew all items.  Please note your new due dates!
• Items that are on hold for other patrons may not be renewed.  If an item is on hold you and you try to renew it, you will receive a message that reads: "[Title] cannot be renewed because another patron needs it. Still due on [date]."

Searching the catalog:

• Click on the "Catalog" tab.
• You may search by keyword, title, author, subject, or series.  Please enter what you are looking for in the search bar and then click on the appropriate icon.

Placing a hold:

• First you must log in to the catalog.  Please click on "Login" in the top right corner of your Internet screen.
• Click on the "Catalog" Tab.
• Find the material you are looking to hold.  Click on the title to view the "Details" page.
• On the right hand side of the Title Details, there will be an icon that says "Hold It!"  Click this button.
• When placing a hold through the on-line catalog, available material will be pulled the following morning, you will not be notified.
• You will be notified by phone when your hold is ready if the requested material is unavailable when you placed the hold.