1.
Go to the Library's
online catalog.
2.
On the opening screen to the catalog click on 
.
3.
Enter your User ID which is your library card number (no spaces,
no letters). Click on Log In.
4.
Now you are logged on as yourself! Notice there is no
yellow star since you are in your customized account.
5.
After you have used the service once, you will have choices
in the pink My Favorites box. It will have links to click
on for authors and subjects you have searched for recently.
6.
As you search for material and pull up a full view screen,
you will see two choices on the right of the screen "Tell
Me When New Materials by This Author Are Available"
and "Tell Me When New Materials on These Topics Are
Available." If you would like future notices
on either, click on the appropriate box.
7.
You will get a message telling you that it has processed your
request. You will now receive e-mail or a letter informing
you when new items are added to the collection.
8.
When you place a hold (see hold instructions),
the system will fill in your information for you.
9.
You will be able to work with your "My Account"
features without entering your password again. (See
the My Account instructions.)
10.
Remember to ensure your privacy by clicking on
,
which is located on the light blue bar under the navy bar.
This bar appears on almost all screens, but if you do not
see it click on Search/Home.
