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5 Things to Check on your Library Search Account

Library Search is a discovery tool, allowing you to find items within the library collections.

Log in to your Library Search Account to:

1. See an overview of your Account

Once you have logged in to Library Search, select your name from the top menu bar. Then select “My Library Account” from the drop-down box.

Drop-down option where you can select "My Library Account" on Library Search
Drop-down option where you can select "My Library Account" on Library Search

You can now see a overview dashboard of the main aspects of your account including:

  • Recent Loans
  • Fines & Fees
  • Requests
  • Blocks & Messages

Account Overview page where you can see Loans + History, Fines + Fees, Requests and Blocks + Messages
Account Overview page where you can see Loans + History, Fines + Fees, Requests and Blocks + Messages

To view items in more detail click the tabs along the top of the overview screen.

2. View Current Loans and History

Click the Loans and History option. You will first be presented with a list of items that you currently have on loan.

Loans + History - the current loans option is selected and a list of borrowed books can be viewed
Loans + History - the current loans option is selected and a list of borrowed books can be viewed

Switch the option to “Previous + Historic Loans” to view the items you have borrowed previously.

3. Export References

You can export the references of the items that you have borrowed. Tick each item you want to export. Then use the “Actions” option to select the format you want to export the references as.

List of current loans, 4 items are selected
You can export to RefWorks, print a copy or send the list to yourself via email.

List of export options you can select
List of export options you can select

4. Requests

You can request items to be held for you at the library. Log in to your account to check their status. Select the “Requests” option and view your list of requests.

List of requested items - the status indicates whether an item is ready to be collected
List of requested items - the status indicates whether an item is ready to be collected

5. Update Your Password

If you are an NHS member of the Library you can change your Library Search password.
Select the option “Personal Details” and click the option “Update Login Credentials”.

Personal Details tab with option to "Update Login Credentials"
Personal Details tab with option to "Update Login Credentials"

You can now enter your old and new password to change your password. Click “Save” to save your changes.

Password update box - you must enter your current (old) password and then your new password
Password update box - you must enter your current (old) password and then your new password


Using these features will help you to manage your library account and keep track of the items you borrow.

You can find more help on using Library Search by checking the Online Guides and Support section of our website.

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