I am having trouble with freezing and unfreezing holds using Internet Explorer.
Access the Library Catalog using Firefox as it seems to work better when freezing or unfreezing holds. Firefox has been installed on all computers at the library reference desks and circulation desks so staff can help patrons with this issue as well.
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I used to get emails telling me when things are due and now I don't.
First, log into My Account and then “Modify Personal Info.” See if your email address is correct. If this doesn’t help, look at your email account. Make sure the Library email address is in your address book or isn’t blocked. Still having problems? Email us

Where are the lists of newly added items (DVDs, books, etc.) to the NPL Collection and Best Sellers List ? It can be found in the catalog under " Best Sellers" tab and also under Reader's Services > Best Sellers List

I don’t want all of my holds to come for me at once. What do I do?
In our new system, the opportunity to “freeze” holds works a little differently. Holds can be frozen if the item is not on shelf, or if the hold is not already in process for you. You will be moving up in the holds list even though your material is frozen.

If I can’t freeze some holds, what are my options?
Option One: Log in to your patron account to select and cancel those holds you do not wish to receive right now, and then put the item(s) back on your hold list. This action will return you to the bottom of the wait list and allow you additional time to receive the desired materials.

Option Two: Visit either the Children’s Services or Adult Services desk for staff assistance when placing your holds. Staff currently have additional limited functionality to enter a “Not Wanted Before” date when placing holds from their workstations.

Option Three: When browsing the online catalog, create a temporary list of items that interest you. On any search results page, you will find a link that reads “Add To My List,” which appears right above the green box with the item’s holding information. When you click this link the item is saved in a temporary list which you can access by clicking the “View Saved” button at the top of the screen. From here you can e-mail or save your list to your disk or computer by clicking the ‘Export Saved” button.

I try to place an item on hold but it does not show up on My Account, even though I got a message that told me my request was successful.
We are experiencing a delay between the time a hold is placed on some items and when it appears in the holds list on the patron’s record. This is mostly happening with items that are “on order.” The hold does appear in the patron’s hold list within 3 – 5 minutes. Our staff is working on resolving this issue.

If you still do not see the title in your hold list after 5 minutes, staff can place the hold for you if you contact the Children’s Services or Adult Services reference desk for assistance.

What other changes are affecting the holds service?
Holds will now be kept on the self-serve holds shelves for 7 days.

Why are my holds showing a pickup location other than the one I really wanted?
As part of the migration process, all holds pickup locations reverted to the library at which the patron initially applied for his library card. This one-time inconvenience can be corrected by logging into your patron account, clicking on your holds list and using the drop-down menu to select a different pickup location.

When searching on the old system, I used to be able to save titles as part of a “My List” function that helped me remember what I wanted to read or watch in the future. What do I do now?
When browsing the online catalog, you can create a temporary list of items that interest you. On any search results page, you will find a link that reads “Add To My List” which appears right above the green box with the item’s holding information. When you click this link the item is saved in a temporary list which you can access by clicking the “View Saved” button at the top of the screen. From here you can e-mail or save your list to your disk, flash drive, or computer by clicking the ‘Export Saved” button.

There is also a “Bookmark this record” option on the full record page of a title. This feature saves the record to the Favorites of your Internet browser. This list of bookmarked records is not saved to your library account, and it is not portable from one computer to another. It is only saved on the computer you used when you bookmarked the record.

If you had saved items in the “My List” function in the old system, staff can try to retrieve that list for you. Please ask at either the Children’s or Adult Services desk for assistance.

Why can't I set the checkout items in "My Account" to by due date?
In the new system, by default the items are listed by "Checked out" date. You need to click on the button "Sort by Duedate", however this setting is only for a session. Next time when you login, you need to repeat this process.
Why do I have to enter all 14 digits of my Library Card?
We fixed this! Now you only need to enter the last 7 digits -- just the digits after 00 the double zeros) -- instead of your entire Library card number.