View our on-line Catalog

Using the Library Catalog
To search our library and other libraries for books, videos and audio books: click the View our On-line Catalog above. In the search box window type the name of the author, the title or the subject you are seeking. If our library owns the book, it will indicate the status of the book; "checked out" and "due date" tells you when it may be available. "In transit" means it is on the way to another library. "Checked in" indicates it is on the shelves. Once you have made your selection by clicking on the title more information will be found.

In addition, there will be subject headings in the entry, and on the left side bar that lets you surf for more information. If the book is not in our library, there is a button bar below the entry that takes you to other libraries to continue the search.

Placing a Request
Once you have found the book, you may place a request for the book. Click on the request bar. Enter your 14-digit barcode number from your library card and your 4-digit pin number (it's the last four digits of your phone number when registered). Then, confirm your request. We will call you to let you know when the book is delivered to the Plattsburgh Public Library.

Your Account
On the library catalog page, click the tab, "my library card." Enter your 14-digit barcode number from your library card. This brings you to your account page. You can find what books you have out and what books have been requested by you.

Renewing a Book
Click on "Items out." Check those to be renewed. Click on "renew."

Please feel free to ask at the Lending Desk for a demonstration of these procedures.