Borrowing
You are able to borrow and download digital items directly from the catalog, without needing to go to the third party content provider (Libby/Overdrive, CloudLibrary).
Borrowing digital items directly from the catalog is dependent on an integration. If your library does not have this enabled, you will need to use the third party service directly. There will be a link available beside the item to direct you to the correct provider.
To place a hold
- Log in to the catalog
- Run your search.
- For the title you want to borrow, click the Place hold button.
- An overlay appears with a Place Hold button. The overlay displays the available formats, so that if you need a specific format, you can see if it's provided for that title before you place the hold.
- When the hold becomes available, the button will change to Check out.
You can cancel our hold at any time by returning to the item details page and clicking Cancel Hold. If the item becomes available and you do not check it out, your hold will be suspended until you return to renew the hold and re-enter the queue for the item.
Canceled holds do not appear on the canceled holds tab on your holds page.
To Borrow a Digital Item
- Log in to the catalog
- Run your search.
- For the title you want to borrow, click the Check out button to borrow the item
Viewing Digital Items
You can use your browser or the third party application to view digital items by clicking Access this item.
Once the item is checked out, the Check out button is replaced with links to allow you to download the title, read it online, or return it.
Renewing a Digital Item
Currently, digital files cannot be renewed.
Returning Items
Depending on the provider, most digital items will return automatically when their loan period expires.
You can return your items early at any time.
- search results
- the item's record page
- your checked out items
Simply, click Return on the item or choose Return from the options when you click the Checked out button.
Troubleshooting Digital Items
Refer to your library for more information about any digital providers and how to access them on other devices or applications.
What is a Digital Notification Email?
A digital notification email is the address to which notices will be sent when you have an eBook or downloadable audiobook available to download. An email address is required to place a hold on a digital title. Your digital notification email can be the same as or different from the Email Address you enter on your Account Information page.