The following guide will show you how to use the more personal features of our online catalog. Please note that you will have to come into the library to give a library staff member your original pin number to put into the system. Without your pin, you won't be able to access your online account.

Using the Patron Review Feature

The Patron Review feature lets you examine the information in your patron file on the library automation system, review items, and determine the position of on-hold items on the Holds list. This password protected file includes notification/billing information and the status of holds, fines, checkouts, etc., for your account. If the features have been enabled, you can also renew items from the Patron Review window, change your PIN, cancel pending holds, and view saved searches. (If Circulation is configured to collect patron loan history and this feature is enabled in the PAC Configuration, you will also be able to view your loan history at this location.)

To view your patron information, click the strong>Patron Review button on the home page to reach the request form (Figure 5).

Figure 5. The patron request form

Enter the Patron ID number, press Tab, enter the PIN, and select the Submit Request button. The Patron Information window (Figure 6) will appear. If you have items checked out or on hold, they will be listed. You may renew items from this window by clicking the appropriate boxes and clicking the Renew Checked Items button. (If you do not have this information, check with the Circulation Desk.)

Figure 6. The Patron Information window

The PAC has an optional feature that allows you to change your PIN number. If the feature is enabled, a Change PIN button appears in the Patron Information window. To change your PIN number, click this button to display the Change Patron Information window (Figure 7). Enter your Current PIN and New PIN. Then re-enter your new PIN and click the Submit Change button to complete the process.

Figure 7. The Change Patron Information window