Using the Library Catalogue No. 3. – My Library Account
The My Library Account option allows you to:
- Access information about your Library transactions
- Place hold requests online
- Renew items online
- Note: There is no 'log off' option – please close the browser to end your session
How to log on to the Library Catalogue
The Library Catalogue can be accessed via dedicated terminals in the Library or via the Library website: http://libweb.lancs.ac.uk
- From the navigation bar at the top of the Catalogue screen, click on My Library Account
- Lancaster staff and students should enter their Lancaster network username and password
- For other users enter your library card number and password
From the My Library Account option you now have the following functions available:
Current Loans
This allows you to check which items you have out on loan at any time. Information provided includes the due date and time for each item, any outstanding fine (if overdue), and the classmark.
You can also renew items from this screen by clicking on the Renew All or Renew Selected options at the top of the screen. If your loans cannot be renewed for any reason, this information will be displayed.
You can renew an item up to 6 times yourself. After that you will need to bring it to the Issue Desk for return and re-issue.
Please note: Members of staff must present all Long Loan items for renewal to the Library Issue Desk at the end of the academic year.
Loans History List
The Loans History List is a record of the last 100 items you borrowed form the Library. Information given for each item includes the date and time each item was originally due back, the date and time at which each item was returned to the Library, and any fines paid.
Hold Requests
Hold requests (or reservations) that are still to be satisfied are displayed here. Information given includes the date on which you placed the hold request, the date on which it will expire, and the status of the request.
By clicking on the number of any request in the list you can find out how many requests there are on the item, and where you are in the queue.
You can Cancel a hold request by clicking on the Delete button at the bottom of the page.
Booking Requests
Bookings can be placed on items which have the bookable Short Loan status. Booking slots for these items are available a fortnight in advance, allowing you to book items for a specific three hour time slot convenient for you. You can also see any forthcoming bookings you have placed.
Photo Requests
This option is only available to Distance Learners. It shows a list of requests for photocopies from Library materials which are yet to be satisfied.
Proxies/Sponsor
This gives details of anyone who may have rights to borrow books on your behalf, or for whom you are allowed to borrow books. This service is limited to those users who may have a specific need for someone to borrow library materials on their behalf, and anyone requiring this should refer to the Library Enquiry Desk.
Blocks
Text displayed here will describe any blocks which may have been put on your Library Account.
Administrative Information
This gives information about borrower status, (e.g. 01 = Undergraduate; 02 = Postgraduate; 03 = Staff etc.) and the date on which your membership of the Library is due to expire.
Other Catalogue Guides:
Using the Library Catalogue No. 1. Quick Guide
Using the Library Catalogue No. 2. Advanced Features
Finding Books and Journals in the Library
Finding and Using Electronic Journals