Using your library from home

Using the online library via our website

Logging into your account

  1. Click Here to visit our catalogue
  2. Click Log in from the menu bar at the top of your screen
  3. Provide your username and password
  4. Click Log in

Searching the catalogue

  1. Type the author, topic, title etc. into the  search bar at the top of the page
  2. Use the drop down arrows to select the  type of search you want. For example: Library/ e-resources and Title, Author etc.
  3. Click the 'Search' Button

You can narrow down a search by using the filters on the left hand side.

Items matching your search criteria will be displayed on the screen. Select the item to receive further information about it.

 

How to renew items

  1. Click My Account in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
  2. Log in, if prompted.
  3. Navigate to the Checkouts tab, then expand the desired section.
  4. Select the item or items you wish to renew or use the Select All option to select all your current checkouts.
  5. Click Renew.

Please note: If your items are already overdue, you will not be able to renew them. Please contact the library via email or phone in this instance.

How to change my pin/password

  1. Log in to your library account.
  2. Go to My Account.
  3. Open the Personal Information tab, then open the Change PIN section.
  4. Provide your current PIN or password and your desired new PIN or Password, then click Update.

How to place a hold

  1. Ensure you are signed into your account.
  2. Search for the item you want.
  3. From the search results, select the item you wish to place a hold on. 
  4. Click Place hold.
  5. Make sure our library is selected.
  6. Click Place hold.

A message will display telling you whether or not the hold was successfully placed.

A message will display telling you whether or not the hold was successfully placed.

How to create a LIST

My List is a wish list of items that  you may want to borrow in the future.

  1. Ensure you are logged into your account.
  2. From your search results, use the checkbox to select the items you wish to add to your list.
  3. Click Actions at the top right of your search bar, then select Add to My Lists (select which list you want to use).