My Library Account: Toolbars and Menus

- THE TOOLBARS -

The left toolbar.

1. New Search

Begins a new basic search.

2. Journals List

All our journals grouped by discipline. Searchable.

3.  Library Databases

All of our databases by discipline and also alphabetical by title.

4. Citation Finder

Enter a citation for an article or book to see if we have what you need.

5. Interlibrary Loan Request

Place requests for books or articles the CSUSB libraries don't have if you sign in to My Library Account.

The right toolbar.

6.  QR Code Icon

Get a QR code for, or copy a link to, the screen you are viewing.

7. Pin Icon

When you are signed in, toggles between your list of favorites (saved items) and the current search.

8. Sign In

Sign in to My Library Account with your normal campus login to save favorites and much more.

9. Menu (changes to your name when you are signed in and also adds additional options to the drop down menu).

The drop down menu options when you are not signed in.

- THE MY LIBRARY ACCOUNT MENUS -

Click My Library Account in the drop-down menu to go to your account where you will see the following.

1.  Overview

The Account Overview screen is the home page for your account.  The Overview link takes you there.

2.  Loans

This is library speak for any physical item you have checked out from the library (books, Course Reserves, DVDs, etc.).  View a list of currently checked-out items with their due dates and renew them online.  Renewals are limited for some items and not available at all for others.  You also can view a list of items you checked out and returned.

3.  Requests

Here you will see any CSUSB Libraries physical books or media you have requested for pickup, also any items you have ordered via Interlibrary Loan (physical books, digital articles).  Once an Interlibrary loan request for a physical book is filled and checked out to you, it will appear under Loans along with its due date.  HINT: Whenever the CSUSB Libraries don't have the article or book you need, we may be able to get it from another library.

4.  Fines + Fees

View any fines or fees you may have incurred and pay them online.

5.  Blocks + Messages

View any blocks on your library account or any messages sent to you from the library.

6.  Personal Details

Your contact information.