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.
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.
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.
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.
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.