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How to Perform a Basic Search Locate the “Search” box in the right-hand column. Enter the subject, title, or author for which you wish to search. Click “Catalog.” Or, click here to go directly to the catalog, and enter your search term there. How to Perform an Advanced Search Locate the “Search” box in the …
Patrons must have an active library card and 4-digit PIN to log into an account. Please visit us in person or call 804-458-6329 for assistance. How to Log Into Your Patron Account Click here to login to your account or, from the Catalog, click “Log on” in the upper right-hand corner. Enter your Library ID …
Getting a library card is quick & easy Visit your local library branch to get started. What you will need Government issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport If your current address is different from the address on your photo ID, you will also need to bring proof of current address, such …
How to Renew an Item Online Log on to the Catalog. See My Account if you need help logging in. At the bottom of the catalog screen you will see three green tabs. Click on the “My Account” tab and the green box will expand. Within the “My Account” tab you will see three sub-tabs: …
How to Request an Item You must have an active library card and 4-digit PIN. Search the catalog for the item you wish to request. See Search Catalog for help with this step. When you have located the item you wish to place on hold, click “Request” in the right-hand corner of the item description. …
Borrow books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, graphic novels, magazines, & more! All circulating library materials have the same loan conditions: 2 week loan Up to 5 renewals*, if not on request by another patron Late items are charged $.10 per day per item, not to exceed $4.00 Accounts owing more than $5.00 will have library …
What is Interlibrary Loan?Interlibrary loan (ILL) is a transaction in which items are borrowed from other libraries in Virginia and throughout the United States. The purpose of interlibrary loan is to obtain materials (on behalf of patrons) that are not owned by Appomattox Regional Library System (ARLS) or available through Petersburg Public Library System (PPLS). …