Search the Catalog

Accessing the catalog:
Go to the online Catalog (a link can be found at the top right of all library web pages)

If you know the exact title:

• Type title in the All TITLE List: box
• Press Enter or click the red arrow button.

 

If you know the author's name:

• Type author's name in the Author List: box
• Press Enter or click the red Go button. 
• Author's names must entered this way:  Last name, First name    
  Example:  King, Stephen

 

If you are not looking for a specific book but want a book on a certain topic:

• Type the topic word(s) in the Title/Subject Keyword: box
• Press Enter or click the red Go button.
• Read more about subject searching in the library's catalog.

Finding the book in the library:

• After entering you search term you may have to select an item from a list to get to the record screen. 
• The record screen will give you the Copy/Holding Information (you may have to scroll down to see this). 
• The Copy/Holding Information will tell you:
  - how many copies of an item the library owns
  - whether it is at the main library or the branch
  - whether it is in the children's, teen, or adult section
  - the call number.

 

Reserve an item

If you find an item you want to check out but it is checked out at the time, you may place a hold on the book so that it is held for you once it is checked back in. 

• Click the "Request the next available copy" button.  You will be asked to enter your library barcode number. If you want to request a specific volume please scroll down to the Copy/Holding Information and click on the "Request this copy" link.
  

• There may be a waiting list for the book, so you may not get popular books for several months after you place your hold.

Check library record (items checked out, fines, holds, blocks)

• Go to the online Catalog (a link can be found at the top of all our web pages)
• Click the My Account tab at the top of the page.
• Enter the barcode number from your library card.

Renew items

Renew items by phone by calling:  (760) 738-0249

Renew items online:

• Go to the online Catalog (a link can be found at the top of all our web pages)
• Click the My Account tab at the top of the page.
• Enter the barcode number from your library card.
• Click Items Out link.
  
• Click check boxes next to every item you wish to renew.
• Click Renew button.
• To see the new due date, log off and then back into your account.