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News April 16, 2008. This page will need to be updated to reflect our new Symphony library software. Right now, just remember you will have to use your entire library barcode number to check your account, place holds, etc. The directions below are for the old web page, so won't match exactly. Muddle through, or call your library for help until we can updated instructions.

• Connecting to iPAC from home
  

1. Go to the Gorge LINK Library Catalog (www.gorgelinklibrary.org) and click on “Search the library catalog”.
2. Choose the type of search you would like to use. (Example: Keywords in title or subject)
3. Type in your search term and click on GO.

• To Request an item (Place a hold):

1. Once you’ve found the item you want, click on Request Item.
2. Enter the entire 14 digits of your library barcode in the box and click on Login in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
3. A screen will appear to confirm your library information. You are offered a choice of pickup locations. Once you have confirmed your pickup location, click Request.
4. Click on Return to Searching to search for other titles or click on Logout and Return if you are finished.

• Managing Your Account (To renew materials or check on holds):
  

1. Click on My Account. Enter the entire 14 digits of your library barcode. Click on Login in the upper right hand corner of the screen. This takes you to Account Overview.
2. Click on Checked Out to renew books. Click on Due Date to list your items in order by their due date. Click on the tiny box on the left and the Renew button at the top of the list to renew your materials. If successful, the new due date will appear in the Due Date column.
3. Holds will give you a list of holds available for pickup, and a list of items on hold.
   Fines/Blocks will let you know if a hold has been cancelled, special messages, items overdue, or fines.
4. Profile is your personal information. If you want to receive library notices by email, please contact your library.
5. Click on Search to request items, or Logout to finish. The Logout button is in the upper right hand corner. If using the Gorge LINK catalog at the library, it is important to remember to Logout to protect your privacy.

• Receive notices by E-Mail, if your library supports it.

GorgeLINK does not share your e-mail addresses with anybody. There are two types of e-mail notices in the GorgeLINK system.

1. Courtesy Notices. These are "pre-overdue" reminder notices sent out a few days before your materials are due. This is to allow you enough time to call in or log on and renew your materials before they are overdue. The system will not send out Courtesy Notices for materials that checkout for less than seven days.
2. Hold Notices. These are notices to alert you that your holds are ready to be picked up. Items are held by the libraries for varying times, depending on your pick-up location.
3. You can sign up for both types of notices by letting the library staff at the front desk know you are interested. There will be some information they will need to gather.

• Creating a list or bibliography:

1. Search the library catalog by selecting the type of search, type in your search term and click the Go button.
2. When you find an interesting title, click on Add to My List. The bar will change to Remove to allow adding and deleting of titles during your search session. As you search the catalog, you can add titles to your list.
3. To save your list you need to log into My Account. To do this, click on Login in the upper right corner and enter your library barcode or choose the My Account tab next to the Search tab.
4. To view your list at any time Login to your account.