Important tips to remember when using our online catalog:


  1. 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.
  2. 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]."
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

How to use the Library Catalog

409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown, PA 18055

Phone:  610-838-8381 Fax: 610-838-8466