Using The Library Catalogue
How to log in, search, request, renew
How do I log in to the online catalogue or app?
To login, type in your library card number (be sure to omit any spaces), and your PIN.
What is my PIN?
If you haven’t chosen a PIN yet, try either the word ‘changeme’, or the last 4 digits of your phone number.
If neither of these work, you can use the ‘Forgot my PIN’ link under the login box on the online catalogue – this will send an email to the address we have for you. Please check your Junk mail folder if the email doesn’t arrive. If we don’t have an email address for you, contact us to update your record.
Still can’t login?
Email us at library@powys.gov.uk, phone the Library Line on 01874 612394, or contact your local library.
Search
Browse our catalogue of books, audiobooks and DVDs – with around 170,000 items to choose from, you’re sure to find something you would like to borrow.
You can find and reserve books through our online catalogue.
Request a book (‘Place Hold’)
You can reserve items on the online catalogue, and if its not already at your preferred library, we’ll bring it there for you to collect.
There is no charge for this service.
Simply find the item you want to borrow and click ‘Place Hold’. Login with your library card number and PIN (if prompted), and then choose a pickup location.
We will contact you by email, text message or phone when the item is ready to collect.
Can’t find it on the catalogue?
You can request books which are not in stock, as well as journal articles, music scores and play sets, and we will try to get a copy through the Inter-Library Loan system. This is a chargeable service.
Alternatively, you can suggest books for us to buy (free service).
Renew your loans
You can check which items you have on loan in the online Catalogue – click My Account and login with your library card number and PIN (if prompted) – and renew them there.
We can send you email or text message reminders when your items are due back.
Online Catalogue
Search, request and renew your loans via the online catalogue.
Sign up for email or text message alerts
We can let you know by email or text message when your loans are due back, or when items you have reserved are ready to collect.