Virtual Services: Account Customization

E-Tutorial Videos

This page has brief videos demonstrating how to customize your library borrowing account online.

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Using My Account and the Classic Catalogue

My Reading History
After you activate the "Store My Reading History" function in your account, you'll be able to see a list of everything you ever borrow from the library from the time you have activated this feature. Even after you've checked the items back in, they will stay on this list for your reference.

My Reviews and My Ratings
Write your reviews of books at the library and add your starred ratings. You'll see other people's reviews at the bottom of each screen.

My Library Bag: all about My Lists
Create lists of books, movies or cds you want to borrow or topical lists, such as "Books for my Science Project" or "My Favourite Parenting Books". You'll be able to use the My Library Bag button to create these easily.

My Library Bag: managing My Lists
After you've created a list, find out how to delete your lists or how to delete specific titles from your lists.

My Library Bag: how to place multiple holds efficiently
This feature makes placing many holds faster for you. You'll be able to click on the Add to My Library Bag button beside each item you want and, when you're ready to place the holds, view your library bag and place holds all at once. No more having to select the location and date for each item. Now, it's a one step process. Note that this feature currently is available only in the Classic Catalogue.