You can use the site to search the catalog and look for recently acquired and reviewed items. To place a hold, check your account, or use some of the site’s interactive features, you need to first log in.
Logging in requires two things:
- your library card number, or barcode. It is the 7- to 14-digit number on your card.
- your PIN (personal identification number) or password. This will be at least 4 digits. The maximum will depend on the system your library uses. Some libraries use the last 4 digits of your phone number, others use your birthdate, or your postal or ZIP code. Some allow only numbers, while other libraries may permit a combination of letters and numbers.
Once you have registered with the site you can choose to log in with a username you created, rather than your library card number. You may find it easier to remember, especially if you need to access your account when you don’t have your card with you.
To log in to your account
- On the menu at the top right, click Log In, and then click Log In / Register.
- On the Log In page, enter your barcode or username, and your PIN/password.
- Click Log In.
You’ll see your My Library Dashboard page. If you were in the middle of doing something, such as placing a hold, you’ll return to what you were doing prior to logging in.
The system is designed to log you out automatically if you haven’t done anything for 30 minutes. This is a security feature, to protect your account from unauthorized use in the event that you forget to log out.
Problems Logging In?
Can’t remember your user name?
A user name contains only letters, numbers and underscores. Your username is for your convenience. You can always log in with your library card number.
Can’t remember your PIN/password?
Depending on the system used by your library, your PIN may be:
- a 4-digit number,
- your birthday, in mmddyyyy format,
- your ZIP or postal code,
- a combination of letters and numbers, of 4 or more characters (up to 25 characters).
You will use this PIN to log into any of your library's systems.
Resetting your PIN/password
Forgot your PIN/Password link
If your library has self-reset enabled, you will be able to reset your own PIN by clicking the Forgot your PIN? (or Forgot your Password?) link. This link will send you an email to help you with this.
Manual Reset
If you do not see the link, please contact your library to reset your PIN.
Still can’t log in?
Contact your library.