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MyLibrary - Hints

By selecting MyLibrary from the links at the top of any screen you can view:

  • items you have on loan - see example below
  • information about requests you have made - see example below
  • Fees you have accrued for lost/damaged material - see example below
  • Saved Searches

    To save a search query:

    1. After performing a search, go to the Save Options box at the bottom of the screen (or to the record view option of one of the records)

    2. Click on the Save Search Query button (If you have not already logged in, do so at the Login screen).

    3. This will take you to the Saved Searches screen where your most recent search will appear at the bottom of the list - see example below.
  • Search Preferences

    Once configured, MyLibrary Search Preferences will be in effect whenever you log in.

    Note: You must be logged in for your search preferences to take effect. You can change your preferences anytime by logging into MyLibrary and selecting the Search Preferences button.

There are two sections of the MyLibrary Search Preferences screen:

  • Search Type
  • Records Per Page

To configure or change MyLibrary Preferences:

  • Search Type
  1. Select one of the radio button options (Simple Search, Guided Search or Course Reserve) as your default search type. The radio button you select will determine the screen you will see when you are logged into MyLibrary.

  2. You can only select one type of search. In the case of Simple Search and Course Reserve, you can further customise the the default seach preferences.

  3. Select the desired options from the drop-down box(es) next to the radio button you selected. Only the drop-down boxes next to the radio button you selected will be used for your preferences.

  • Records Per Page

Select the desired number of records to display, per page, from the drop-down box - see example below

 
 
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