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Questions and Answers |
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Why should I log into
the Catalog first? |
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• Logging in first enables
you to access your account information and other services without
re-entering your card number or pin.
• Click on Logout when you’re done. If you forget, the
system logs out after several minutes of inactivity.
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What is my PIN? |
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YourPIN is a four digit number that you
entered on the library card application. If you did not choose a
PIN, the system defaults to the last four digits of the telephone
number you entered on your application. If this does not work please
call a branch. To find a branch's phone number and hours, click
on the branch name listed below. After hours you can click here to send a request to Ask A Librarian
include your library card numberin the form and we will send you your PIN.
Annapolis Area Library
Broadneck Branch
Brooklyn Park Branch
Crofton Branch
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Branch
Edgewater Branch
Linthicum Branch
Maryland City at Russett Branch
Mountain Road Branch
North County Area Library
Odenton is now the West County Area
Library!
Provinces Branch
Riviera Beach Branch
Severna Park Branch
South County Branch
West County Area Library
Also, when logging in to
the Catalog make sure to use only the digits of your library
card number; omit all spaces and dashes.
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How do I get My Account information? |
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After successfully logging into the Catalog
use the My Account button, which is the fourth button from the left
on the navigation bar, to access Review My Account, Change My Pin,
Renew My Materials, Change My Address.
When finished click the Logout button, which is the third button from
the left on the secondary navigation bar, to close your session and
keep your account information private.
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Why can’t I see how many times I have
renewed an item? |
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This is a feature not currently available through
the Catalog .
AACPL Staff Members can provide that information at the Circulation
or Information desks.
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What happened to Hot Titles? |
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Unfortunately, the previous format of Hot Titles
is not available through the Catalog.
However, Hot Titles can be requested through
the Catalog in two ways: |
- For current best selling titles browse the Best Sellers
and Recommended Reading areas on theCatalog's
First Page or New
Search page. To request one of these titles consult the FAQ
How Do I Place Hold?
- For books that are that are not yet in print but are
destined to be best sellers, because they are written by best
selling authors, search the words HOT
TITLES in the Search For area on the Catalog's
First Page or New
Search page. To request one of these titles consult the FAQ
How Do I Place Hold?
- On Order items can be found by using Power
Search and limiting the Type
to On Order and the Year
to 2005.
- Audiobooks can be found by using Power
Search and limiting the Type
to Adult Audiobook on Cassette
and the Year to 2005.
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How do I find an item? |
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There are two places to search for items. |
- The Search For area, which is located on the left of
the Catalog's
First Page or New
Search page.
- Use the pull down menu to determine the type of
search to conduct.
- Type a keyword or phrase in the text box.
- Select the branches to search.
- Click the Search button.
- For expanded searching capabilities try the Power
Search, which can be accessed through the Switch To Power
Search button in the Search For area.
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How do I place a hold? |
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The Hold icon is located on the Full Details
page of a specific book or resource. |
- After finding your item through a browse or search,
click the Full Details button located to the left of the title.
- Once viewing the Full Details of an item, click the
Hold icon the far right . It appears as a hand with the HOLD under
it.
- If you are not currently logged in you will have to
enter your library card number and PIN.
- Select the branch where you
want the book delivered, and click on Place Hold.
- Depending on your account setup you will be notified
by phone, email or US. postage when the item is available for
pick up.
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