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The library catalogue offers 24 hour access to our stock. You can browse from home to see what your local library has. You do not have to be a member to search the catalogue.
Using the Catalogue
Advantages of being a member:
You can check what items you have borrowed, and renew those items, or request that a title be held for you. To do this visit the library catalogue. and select your local branch. Once there, you will find an option called My account. To use the My account facilities, you will be asked to enter:
- your 14-digit library card barcode
- and your four-digit personal identification no. (PIN), you can get this by asking our staff.
Check your account :
The Overview option lets you see any outstanding items, fines, or requests. For further details select Checked out from the top menu.
Online renewals :
On the same Checked out window, tick the boxes to the left of each title and select the Renew button to extend the loan. Items can be renewed provided they are not already requested by another library member. An item can only be renewed 4 times.
Online book requests :
After searching the catalogue, library members can request (or place a ‘hold’ on) books or other items by clicking Request copy at right of selected title. You then enter your barcode & PIN, before clicking on the final Request button. (You also have the option to add a comment, e.g., “Cancel request after 1st January ”). Some items may not be requested for loan, e.g., Reference items.
You will recieve a notice to let you know when requested books are ready to be collected. Requests from other libraries usually take around a month, due to transport and processing issues, however it may take longer if the book is checked out to another library borrower.
Remember: your membership must be current to use this service. For assistance please contact us by emailing us at library@westmeathcoco.ie
