Catalogue Help

Welcome to the Creston Public Library Web Catalogue. This is a database of all the books in the library. Using the catalogue you can search for books, reserve books and manage your account.

If you have questions, experience difficulty, or would like to arrange a tutorial on this service, please call 428-4141.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's my password?

The default password is WEBCAT. As the system is case sensitive it must be typed all in capitals.

My books won't renew/I can't reserve this book!

This is a known issue with the current webcatalog. You can call the library at 428-4141 and we will reserve or renew the books for you. Or you can try the old version of the webcatalog.

Getting Started

• Click on the Sign In link in the top right corner.
• At the login screen you will be asked to enter your login name/barcode and your password.
• Initially, your library card barcode must be used and the default password is WEBCAT.
• As the system is case sensitive, the password must be typed as it appears, in capital letters.
• The initial login is intended to be temporary and should be change; you may opt to keep your library card number as your login but it is important to personalize your password.

Standard Search

• To begin searching for items, click the Standard Search link located on the top left of the screen.
• Select the search button with which you want to categorize your search; Anywhere/Subject/Title/Author
• Type your search words in the white bar and click on the search button. Author names can be inverted or natural order.

Enhanced/Visual Searches

• Enhanced Search allows you to search conduct a more defined by limiting material type or searching more than one field at a time, such as author and title.
• Visual Search is a simplified subject search for young children. headings and pictures can be clicked on to lead the user to material in these subject areas.

Reserves/Holds

• To reserve items you must be signed in.
• Once you have completed your search, you can browse each item listing and when you locate the title you would like to reserve, click on the Details link.
• Similar to the Online Catalogues located in the library, a green square next to the item indicates it is available for circulation. A red square indicates that the item is already on loan or currently unavailable.
• Once you have clicked on the Details link, a more complete record will be displayed including the due date of the item. You will also be presented with a Reserve button.
• Click the button and the system will place the item on reserve and verify that the reserve has been successful.
• If the item is available, it will be held for you at the library. if it is currently on loan, you will be notified when it becomes available.
• If you wish to cancel a reserve, simply go to My Account, select Current Transactions, and click on the cancel option. The system will verify cancellation of the hold.

Renewals

• To renew items, you must be logged in.
• Go to My Account, select Current Transactions, and click on the Renew button next to the item.
• Only one renewal is allowed and renewals are not possible for overdue items or those for which there are reserves.

My Bookbag

• The Bookbag allows you to build a list of books for a bibliography.
• Find the title you want to save and click on the Bookbag option.
• It does not place holds but will retain your personal list for up to 30 days when you select the option to save it.
• To empty your bookbag, simply select the Remove All link in the top left of the bookbag screen.

My Account

• There are five sections to your account:
• My info: Displays your current personal information
• Current Transactions: Displays items you currently have on loan or reserve
• Change Login/Password: Is where you should personalize your login name and change your password from the default.
• Print: Allows you to print any of the account information displayed on the screen when the print option is selected.
• Sign In/Sign Out: Displays the login screen to sign in or the link to sign out and discontinue your session.