Welcome to My Library.

My Library is a tool for keeping track of what you have read and what you'd like to read. You can also add events from the library calendar to your own personal event list.

How do I register for My Library?
How do I login to My Library?
How do I add items to my booklist or top 5's?
How do I add an event?
How do I create or edit My Profile?
How do I add a review?
How do I add a thought?
How do I add a friend?


How do I register for My Library?

The My Library login box can be found at the top of every page. Click on the Sign Up link if you need to register for the first time.



My Library Login Box

  • Fill in the sign up form with your details.
  • Your username can contain spaces.
  • Your password must be at least six characters.
  • We need a valid email address to send you a registration email. Don't worry, we won't send you spam.
  • Your library barcode can be found on the back of your library card. It starts with 10001.
  • Your library pin is the same one used for your My Info login.
  • Press the register button when you are done.


  • My Library Registration

    You will receive two registration emails. The first will arrive straight away and is just letting you know that we've received your registration request.



    My Library Registration

    The second email will arrive after your account is approved. Please note, this can take up to one business day. Once this email has arrived, you are ready to login to your My Library Account.



    My Library Registration

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    How do I login to My Library?

    Enter your username and password into the My Library login box. You can tick Remember me if you would like the website to remember your login on future visits.


    My Library Login Box

    Press the grey Login button when you've entered your details. You will be taken to the main page of your My Library account:

    My Library main screen

    You need to add some items to make this page look a bit more interesting.

    How do I add items to my booklist or top 5's?


    Click on Add books to My booklist or Add books to my top 5's.

    Booklist


    Booklist

    Search for the book you want to add. I'm going to search for a book called Training your brain

    Booklist

    I have several results, but the one I want is the second book down, Training your brain by Terry Horne. Click on the Add to My Booklist or the Add to my Top 5's link under the book's summary.


    Booklist

    If you add it to your top 5's, you will be asked to select a Top 5 list to add it to. Click the Save button when you have selected a list.


    Booklist

    Now I can see the book in my booklist. Repeat this process to add more books.


    Booklist



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    How do I add an event?


    Click on the Event Calendar (found in the top right corner of every page).


    Event Calendar

    Every event has an Add to my events link. Click this to add it to your My Library event calender.


    Event Calendar

    You will be redirected back to your My Library page. You can now see the event listed under My Events.


    Event Calendar



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