Frequently Asked Questions
about My Millennium

My Millennium:  Your Online Account

What Is My Millennium?
My Millennium is a program integrated with the Library catalog that allows patrons to review their Personal Information, Reading History, and Personal Circulation Information; Place Hold Requests, Create Search Preferences, Create Reading Lists, and more

How Do I Get Into My Millennium?
Select the MY ACCOUNT link in the Library catalog. Type in your library card number and last name. You now have access to all the features of My Millennium.

How Do I Log Out of My Millennium When I Am Finished?
When you are in My Millennium, look at the upper right corner of the screen.  You will see the words Log Out.  Click to exit your private account.  You do not need to exit the catalog or turn off the computer.

Can I Change My Personal Information?
You can modify your email address and/or telephone number by selecting the Modify Personal Information button on the Patron Information screen.  Any other information may be modified by contacting the Circulation Staff.

Your Reading History

What Is My Reading History?
My Reading History is your personal list of items that you have checked out from the Library.  If you want to have your Reading History retained, you must choose to OPT IN.  The Library does not collect patron reading history.

How Do I Create My Reading History?
Click on the My Reading History link in the Patron Information Screen.  You control your Reading History by selecting OPT IN or OPT OUT.  Once you OPT IN and enable your Reading History, the system will start collecting a list of items checked out from that time forward.  Items you have already checked out at the time of opting in are not added to patron reading history.  Once you have opted in to Reading History and checked out items, you will see your list whenever you enter the Reading History display.

Can I Delete Items From My Reading History?
You can Delete All items from your Reading History or choose to Delete Marked items only by marking the entry with a checkmark  in the column and clicking the Delete link.

How Do I Discontinue My Reading History?
You must first delete all items from your Reading History before you choose to OPT OUT.  Then click the OPT OUT link to disable Reading History.

 

Your Preferred Searches  (Email Alerts!)

Can I Be Notified About Newly Added Items of Special Interest to Me?
Yes, but only by email. You can be automatically notified about new titles that match your Preferred Searches.

How Do I Create My Preferred Searches?
You can mark the current search as a "Preferred Search" by clicking the Save as Preferred Search button. 

For example, if you search on the subject "organic gardening" while in your own account, and click the Save as Preferred Search button, you will be notified when new books with that subject heading are added.  If you search by an author's name, and click the button, you will be notified when any new books by that author are added.

Is There a Limit to the Number of Preferred Searches?
Yes, the maximum number of Preferred Searches is 25.

 

Your Reading Lists

Can I keep a List of Books That I’d Like to Read in the Future?
Yes, this is possible using the My Lists option.

What Is My Lists?
The My Lists feature allows you to keep track of library materials of interest which you find in our online catalog.

How Do I Create a New  List?  
To add items to My Lists from the index, browse, or brief citation display, check the box next to the record and then select the SAVE TO MY LISTS icon.  You can then name your new list.

How Do I Add Items to an Existing List?
To add an item, check the box next to the record and then select the SAVE TO MY LISTS icon. Then save to the list of your choice.  The system updates the list with the records and displays a confirmation message.

How Do I Use the Book Cart?
Save your records to the Book Cart by marking the checkboxes next to your selections. Click the VIEW SAVED button. On the Book Cart screen, click the SAVE TO MY LISTS link to view the list. The system displays the records in the Book Cart. Using the drop-down list, you can assign the records to an existing list or create a new list.

 

Placing Hold Requests

How Do I Place A Hold Request?
The option to place a Hold Request is shown in the full record display.  If the item you are requesting is not available, you may place a Hold by clicking on the Request button.

How Do I Log Out of My Millennium When I Am Finished Placing Holds?
Check the upper right corner of the screen.  If you see the words Log Out,  click to exit your private account.  You do not need to exit the catalog or turn off the computer.

How Do I View and/or Modify a Request?
You can view and modify outstanding Requests/Holds by selecting the item and clicking the Modify link.

How Do I Cancel a Hold Request?
You can cancel a Hold Request by selecting the item and clicking on Cancel.

How Do I Change My Pickup Location?
You may change your pickup location from the drop-down list of locations displayed on the screen.

Can I Freeze a Hold Request?
Going on vacation?  Yes, you can suspend or "freeze" requests until you get back. "Freezing a request" means that your position in the Hold queue is skipped over until the request is reactivated.  While your Hold is frozen, those next in line can take their turn, but you do not have to start over from the end of the queue.   You will be reinstated to your place in the list once you reactivate your hold.  To Freeze a Hold,  mark the item in the Freeze column and select Update Hold.

How Do I Reactivate My Hold Request?
To reactivate your Hold, clear the Freeze column and select Update Hold.

 

 

This ends our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have additional queries please ask a librarian.

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