This guide helps you set up and manage your library account with ease. You will learn how to create an account, reset your password, and place holds on books, course reserves, or digital media equipment.
How to Create a Library Account
With a library account, you can easily manage your checkouts, renew borrowed items, and place holds on materials. Follow these steps to create an account:
- Go to the Library Homepage and click 'Login' at the top-left of the page.
- If you are a first-time user, click 'Reset Library Password'.
- Follow the prompts. Enter your student or employee ID and click the submit button.
- Next, you will receive an email with a link that allows you to reset your password. Please check your inbox.
- To reset the password, make sure to follow the rules below when creating or resetting your password. Once done, click the 'Update' button.
How to Place a Hold
Placing a hold lets you reserve library items in advance, giving the library staff on duty time to prepare them for you. This ensures the items are ready for collection at the specified time, making the borrowing process quicker and more convenient.
- Login to your library account.
- Go to the Library Homepage and using the second tab on the search bar 'Library Catalog', enter the title of a book or keywords, and then click 'Search'.
- A new page will open with all results. From this list, find the item you want and click the 'Place Hold' button next to its details.
A message box will appear; make sure to click the 'Place Hold(s)' button.
- Once the item is ready for pickup, you will receive an email notification from us. Please check your inbox.
