A. MyAccount features
The MyAccount function of Illinet Online displays information
about your library record and activity. It also provides the means of identifying
you as you request items from other libraries. It may be worth your while
to login when using the catalog, though if you are on a public workstation
you should be sure to log out.
B. Patron Login
Use the barcode on your college ID card to login to MyAccount,
which enables you to place requests, to renew books, to access your Remembered
Searches and Remembered Titles, or to set up your search Preferences.
If you are not logged in, the Login window will display when you select MyAccount,
Request or Login.
Once logged in, you will see various components of MyAccount. Some
of them require only periodic interaction, while others will be used more
frequently.
C. Personal Information
This section contains your name and address and should be verified for
accuracy. This is the information that all ILCSO libraries will use
when attempting to contact you.
D. MySearch Preferences
With Illinet Online you can customize your search preferences,
such as Default Search Type and Records per Page. After a search
type is selected you will have the option to choose the default search index,
once these settings are saved you will need to log in to the catalog before they can take
affect.
E. MyBookbag
Through MyBookbag you can create and store a list of selected titles
from one or more searches. Once stored in MyBookbag you can print
or email the list. Up to 1000 items can be stored in MyBookbag, and
will remain there until deleted. If you intend to select records from more
than one page, you must click the "Continue Selecting Records" button
before moving to another page; otherwise, your selections will be lost. When
you are done selecting, be sure you choose the "Selected on all pages" option
in the "Print / Download / Email / Store Options" box. Titles added
to MyBookbag are not signed out of the library or in any way reserved
for your use.
F. MySearches (Saved Search Strategies)
One of most useful tools located in MyAccount is
MySearches. From your MySearches page, you can re-execute saved
searches immediately, and can request regular reminders to re-execute searches
in the future. You can be reminded weekly, biweekly, or monthly. The
maximum number of searches that can be saved is 25. Searches are saved separately
in each library catalog. If you saved a search in the "All ILCSO Libraries"
catalog you will not see it listed on the MySearches page in your
local library's catalog. To change to another catalog in which you may
have saved a search, click the "ILCSOLibraries" button on the top or bottom
toolbar.
G. Items Checked Out
This section contains all items you have checked out with due dates, item information
(such as title, enumeration, chronology) and statuses. In many cases you
can renew a charged item from this page by clicking the Renew? check
box beside the item and then clicking the "Renew Selected Items"
button. If you make a mistake you can use the "Clear Selections" button.
H. Request Information
If your library privileges allow you to request items from
other libraries, information about the status of your requests will appear
here. If you have difficulty requesting items, please contact the Reference Desk.
I. Fines and Fees
As one would expect, this section contains outstanding charges you have acquired, with the total amount
due listed at the top. Also included is the Fine Date the charge
was assessed or paid, an Item title, the type of charge or payment
(Fee/Posting Type), how much charged (Fee), payments made
(Posting), and balance (Balance).
Interested in the Request features of Illinet Online? Why not try the Requesting Items in Illinet Online tutorial?
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