• Basic search   [20]
• Advanced search [21]
• Control your results [22]
• Finding articles [23] (newspaper, magazine, database) [23]

• Setting up your PIN# - Don't have a PIN?  Forgot your PIN? The library requires a PIN# to access your account and some of our digital resources online. You can set up your PIN by going to the My Account login page and select the Forgot your PIN option and follow the instructions.

• Setting up and saving Favourite Searches [24] (available in the Classic Catalogue only) - Save searches for your favourite authors or on subjects you are interested in and receive an email each time a new item matching your search criteria arrives at the library.

• My Reviews and My Ratings [25] - 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 [26] - 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 [27] - After you've created a list, find out how to delete your lists or how to delete specific titles from your lists.

• How to receive text notifications on your cell phone [28]

• Place a hold [29]

• Placing multiple holds using My Library Bag [30] - Instead of placing each hold individually per item, you can put all the items you want to place holds on into your "Library Bag" and then place the hold once for all of them simultaneously.

• Freeze a Hold  [31] - Before you go away on vacation, remember to freeze your holds. You won't have to worry about the hold coming in while you were away and, when you get back from vacation, unfreeze your hold and you will still be in the same spot on the hold list.

• Paying your fines online through "My Account" [32] 

• Paying program fees online [33]   
• Program Registration Guide [34]
• Email a list of programs to yourself [35]

London Public Library exists in a variety of spaces to offer you choices for connecting with us.

For Firefox:

• Select "Tools" then "Internet Options".
• Select the "Privacy" tab
• Click "Remember search and form history
• Click "OK"

For additional information about AutoComplete feature in Firefox, visit the  Mozilla Firefox site [44]

For Internet Explorer:

To view the AutoComplete settings in Internet Explorer, follow these steps:

• Start Internet Explorer.
• On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
• Click the Content tab, and then click AutoComplete.

News stories and blogs are written by London Public Library staff. You may choose to subscribe to these and have new posts delivered to a feed reader or blog aggregator. There are many free aggregators on the Internet, such as Google Reader, or use the subscribe feature offered by some browsers. Go to the reader of your choice, set up a free account and follow the instructions there to subscribe to our story feed.

You may comment on a story by using the form at the bottom of each story. All comments posted are required to abide by the London Public Library Acceptable Use Guidelines. Similar to violation of the Conduct Code in our physical spaces, violation of the Acceptable Use Guidelines outlining conduct in our virtual spaces may result in the suspension of library privileges.

For help with an account or to find a particular book, please telephone our Telefact Help Line at 519-661-4600.

To provide feedback about the website, use the Feedback Form [16]under Contact [14].

Social Media [1]
Website and Catalogue [2]
Website Feedback Form [14]
Website Terms of Use [3]

[5]

The major goal in providing links to websites is to support customers in meeting their literacy; learning; culture, leisure and recreation; and information needs by referring them to relevant and useful websites.

To this end, we will provide access to a range of materials representing a variety of viewpoints within the context of demand for topics covered, space on our website and availability of relevant sites.

While LPL endeavors to provide links to authoritative information on websites by following these guidelines and criteria, we do not endorse the content of linked sites nor are we responsible for any information that may be posted on these sites.

Permission to link to the Library's web site from other web sites is given with the understanding that all London Public Library pages and content appear as the property of London Public Library. Content from London Public Library’s website may not be displayed or framed within another website.

The London Public Library does not offer reciprocal linking, but will evaluate any external web sites suggested as possible external links by the terms of our Website Collection Policy.

London Public Library endeavours to provide a welcoming and safe environment in our virtual spaces, including but not limited to our website and our catalogue, for the enjoyment of the public and staff so that all persons may enjoy the benefits of the Library.

Members of the public and staff are expected to act with respect and consideration for others. All comments posted to London Public Library’s website must adhere to the Acceptable Use Guidelines.

Violation of the Acceptable Use Guidelines (see below) may result in the suspension of library privileges.

All information on or accessed through this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, source codes, photographs, trademarks, and logos, is protected under Canadian and international copyright laws.

No one may copy, redistribute, reproduce, or republish information found on this website or on pages accessed through this website for non-personal use without advance authorization. Authorization may be requested online. [14]

Advertisements featured on the London Public Library website, including but not exclusive to, web posters, web buttons, images, and news items, are available for Library events and services and Library co-sponsored events and services only.

The Library does not post external advertising on its web site.

London Public Library is deeply committed to ensuring the privacy of the information given to us by individuals wishing to use the services of the library.

The library collects this information in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and under the authority of the Public Libraries Act in order to conduct library operations.

Personal information collected for these purposes is used internally at LPL or by agencies working on behalf of the library. These agencies are required to abide by the Library’s Privacy Policy [46].

Inquiries may be directed to ceo@lpl.ca