Using the Yarra Plenty
Catalogue
A Guide for library patrons
Contents
The Yarra Plenty online
catalogue includes a special personalized package called MYBISTRO
It allows you to log into
the catalogue before you begin your search.
Once logged into Mybistro, you can renew your books, check your card, place
holds, etc. without having to re-enter your ID (card number) and PIN for each
transaction.
User ID and PIN
Your user ID is your library card number (eg 12345678)
You will have selected a PIN when you were issued
with your new membership card. If not then this will be set to the last four
digits of your library card number. You can change your PIN under the “My
Library Card ” link
· Click FULL DETAILS
beside the item you would like to view.
· This
will display full details of the item, and which libraries hold it
An Advanced Search allows you to narrow your search
down more easily if you are searching for particular types of resources such as
music CDs or videos.
· To Access Power Search click
on ADVANCED SEARCH ICON
· This takes you to a more advanced search page.
The Advanced Search Screen
Enter your search in the
appropriate areas
LIBRARY enables you to search a specific library,
use ALL to search the complete Yarra Plenty Collection
LANGUAGE narrows a search to a search a specific
language
TYPE allows you to search specific
types of materials such as videos, CDs, DVDs,
ITEM CATEGORY 1 allows a search to be
narrowed to junior, YA or adult
ITEM CATEGORY 2 allows a search to be narrowed to specific language collections,
PUBYEAR limits a search to titles
published in a specified year
SORT allows results to be sorted
in a specific way.
After conducting a search of the catalogue using the
Basic Search or Power Search screen
A list of results will be displayed.
· Click on FULL DETAILS
of the item you wish to place on hold.
This displays the catalogue record of your
selected item, which libraries hold the item, and whether or not they are out
on loan.
· Click on HOLD
Key in your library card number as ID
(eg 12345678)
Key in your PIN
Select the Library where you
would like to pick up your hold.
A
confirmation that a hold has been placed will appear on the screen. Click OK to confirm.
Key
in your library card with a B at the start and end as your USER ID (eg 12345678)
Key in your PIN
Select the library you wish to collect your
hold from
If you wish to place a hold on a specific
title, click the VOLUME SELECTED button
Then click the issue you want
Click on place HOLD
You will then receive notification via phone or mail when it is available to collect from your selected Branch.
Yarra Plenty Library offers an "Ask a Librarian" email service that allows you to ask a question without having to come into the Library.
The following information should be included in your email
· Your name
· Level of information required (ie: primary, secondary, VCE, tertiary, general)
· Date needed by (especially if it is for a school assignment)
· As much detail as possible regarding your question in the email.
Yarra Plenty Library subscribes to a number
of online databases that provide information from electronic reference sources
such as magazines and newspapers
This information is
not accessible via an Internet Search Engine.
The databases can be
searched and full text information printed, saved or emailed in the library,
or from your home computer if you are a member of the Yarra Plenty Library
Our databases cover a
range of topics such as Health, Art, Music, Literature, Business, Government
Biographies and Australian topics. They are an invaluable source of information
for anyone looking for reliable and authorative information that can be accessed
via the Internet.
The CONTACT US link allows borrowers to:
Library staff answer suggestions and comments you make.
Your suggestions and answers can be viewed under the
REVIEW icon in the MY LIBRARY CARD section of the catalogue.
The MY LIBRARY CARD links you to details of transactions
on you library card.
Allows you to see:
What you have out on loan and
the due date of each of your items.
If you have any library fines
What items you have placed
on hold (you can cancel holds in
this area)
Library Messages (messages
& comments sent via the Catalogue)
If you have not already logged in, you must login with your library card
number as your ID before you can access any details (eg B4/1234567B)
MY ACCOUNT
Details what you have on loan &
when it is due back
Any fines you have
What holds you have
Any Library messages
Replies to your messages are also viewed in this area.
To access Click on LIBRARY MESSAGES
You requests can
be modified or cancelled by you. To
do this click on MODIFY or CANCEL
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Any reply from the Library will appear
Your request will appear
This allows you to change your
PIN on your library card if you wish.
If you have not already logged in, you must login with your library card
number as your ID before you can access any details (eg 12345678) and PIN
You can select to renew all items on your card, or select individual titles
by using checkboxes beside each item
Sometimes items can’t be renewed.
It may be because
If this happens, a message will appear telling you which items could not
be renewed.
It is important to log out of the Catalogue when you
have complete your transactions.
This ensures no one using the computer after you can
access your details.
