Access Your Patron Record Online

HOW TO ACCESS “MY ACCOUNT”  AND RENEW BOOKS FROM HOME

Ø     Type in the URL:  libraries.cuny.edu

Ø     Click on the symbol:  CUNY+ ONLINE CATALOG

Ø     Click onto MY ACCOUNT (found on the blue task bar at the top of the page).

Ø     Remote Patron Authentication Page ― enter your 14 digit library barcode beginning with 22770… [first time users enter their barcode twice for verification]þ then click on Sign In  

(If you have never used the Kingsborough Library please go to the Circulation Desk and ask to have your patron record activated before attempting to log-on).

CAREFULLY read the instructions for changing your password

Ø     When you are in your patron record:

¨     You can check your personal information and cash transactions

¨     You can review the books you have out on loan

¨     You can RENEW the books you have on loan (however, a book that is on HOLD for another patron CANNOT be renewed).

Ø click on Loans

Ø click on the number, to the left of the book, you wish to    renew

Ø click on Renew ― a message will inform you whether the book was renewed successfully.  Remember to jot down the new Due Date.

Please Note:  Renewals are blocked when the book is too long overdue,  there is a fine on your record, or if your renewal limit has been reached.

IMPORTANT to ensure security

v    When you are finished looking at your record þclick on END SESSION

next þ click GO

Prepared by Prof. Josephine Murphy                                                               (revised) August 10, 2004