How to Review Your Account and Renew Items Online

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To review your account and check due dates


The library's web address is www.pwpl.org. Point the cursor to "Library Catalog/My Library Account." Click on "Library Catalog." Then "My Library Account" under the heading "My Library."

1. Enter your name, 14 digit library barcode number, and PIN number (usually the last 4 digits of your phone number). Then Click on the "Submit" button. If you have never logged into "My Library Account you will then be prompted to select a PIN and enter it twice

2. Once you have logged into your account, a link will display showing you the number of "Items currently checked out." Click this link to view the titles, due dates and call numbers for these items. It will also indicate any fines.

3. A separate link will display the number of "Requests (holds) outstanding." Click this link to view a list of the titles you currently have on request (hold).

To renew items


Once you are in your account and have selected the link for the items you currently have checked out.

1. Check the "Renew" box to the left of the item(s) you wish to renew.

2. Click "Renew Selected Items" or "Renew All" button at the top of the list. (You may renew items only once and some items may be ineligible for renewal)

3. When you are finished renewing, log out of your account by clicking the "Home" or "Logout" button. This will bring you back to the main search screen. Clicking the "New Search" or "Search Catalog" button will allow you to continue searching the catalog. To return to your account simply click on the "Patron Record" button.

If you need assistance searching for an item, you may view the ALISWeb HELP pages by clicking on the "HELP" link located at the top and bottom of the search screen. For additional assistance please call the reference department at 883-4400, Ext. 111, or send us an e-mail at reference@pwpl.org.

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