A PrairieCat catalog with simple searching to discover your next great pick. 

Log in with your library barcode number and pin to access the full features of the catalog. 

Use My Bookshelf to access your library account to view checkouts, manage holds, view fines and fees.
Users can view reading history, saved searches, and saved lists on each tab.
Please note, users cannot pay fines and fees online through the Vega Discover catalog at this time. Use the classic catalog to pay fines and fees.

Log in to My Account

Sign in to access My Account and the full features available. 

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3. Enter your library barcode number and pin.

4. Select Submit

catalog log in page

You are now signed in. The Profile icon in the upper-right hand corner displays your account name. 

The My Bookshelf bar at the bottom displays other account features. Select a feature to view. 

Use the up arrow   in the bottom-right hand corner to toggle between My Bookshelf and searching. 

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My Account Window

Sign in with your library barcode number and pin to access My Account. 

The My Account window provides an overview of your library account including checkouts, holds, fines, and fees.
It also shows your home library and your account expiration date. 

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My Bookshelf

Sign in with your library barcode number and pin

My Bookshelf allows you to access your library account information such as your profile, checkouts, holds, fines and fees.
It also allows you to create and edit lists, save searches, and the option to track your reading history. 

To use My Bookshelf

TIP: When My Bookshelf is opened, you can drag the top border to adjust the height of My Bookshelf. 

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Checkouts

Sign in with your library barcode number and pin. 

To view and manage your checkouts, select My Bookshelf or Checkouts from My Account window. 

From the Checkouts tab, you can

NOTE: Items may be renewed as long as your account is in good standing, there are no holds on the material, or you have not already exceeded the renewal limit. Contact your home library for information on renewal periods and limits.

checkouts tab on bookshelf with red circles around checkouts, sort by, and renew

Holds

Sign in with your library barcode number and pin. 

To view and manage your holds, select My Bookshelf then the Holds tab or select Holds from My Account window. 

From the Holds tab, you can 

TIP: If you place a hold on an item, but you want to wait to pick it up, you can freeze the hold. This keeps your place in the hold queue. When you are ready to pick up the item, you can unfreeze the hold and pick up the item when it becomes available. 

holds tab on bookshelf bar with red circles around holds, pickup location, sort by, and cancel hold

Fines and Fees

You may be assessed fines for overdue materials or fees for lost or damaged items. Please contact your home library for details about fines and fees. 

Sign in with your library barcode number and pin. 

To view Fines and Fees, select My Bookshelf then the Fines and Fees tab or select Fines/Fees from My Account window. 

If you have more than $1.00 on your account, you may pay online. Select Link Out to Pay Online

fines and fees tab of bookshelf with red circle around link out to pay online button

Profile

Sign in with your library barcode number and pin. 

To view and manage your Profile, select My Bookshelf then the Profile tab or select your Name from My Account window. 

From the Profile tab, you can view or edit your Profile information including

To edit your Profile

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Bookmarks and Saved Lists

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To view and manage your Bookmarks or Saved Lists, select the Bookmarks tab or select the Bookmark icon from the upper-right corner. While searching the catalog, select the Bookmark icon to save a title to a list. The default list is For Later or create a new list such as To Be Read

From the Bookmarks tab, you can 

bookmarks tab on bookshelf with red circle around bookmark icon, bookmark tab, and share icon

Select a list name to manage further

bookmark tab on bookshelf bar

Saved Searches

Sign in with your library barcode number and pin. 

To view and manage your Saved Searches, select the Saved Searches tab from the My Bookshelf bar. 

From the Saved Searches tab, you can 

saved searches tab on bookshelf bar

Select the Saved Search name to re-run the search. For example, New Books on Writing Your Resume. 

The search results page displays the latest results with your filters applied. 

item search result page

You can adjust the filters and select the Save Search icon. You will have the option to create a New Saved Search or Update an Existing Search

new save search pop up window

Reading History

Sign in with your library barcode number and pin. 

For users that have opted in to save reading history you can view your Reading History. Select the Reading History tab from the My Bookshelf bar. 

From the Reading History tab, you can 

Reading history tab on bookshelf bar

To opt IN to Reading History

Profile tab on bookshelf bar with keep reading history opt in
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Note: Alternatively, users can select Reading History from the My Bookshelf menu bar at the bottom. Select Opt in to Reading History. 

reading history tab on bookshelf bar opt in

To opt OUT of Reading History

WARNING: If you opt out, the system clears all items from your reading history.  This action cannot be undone. 

reading history opt out warning pop up

4. The confirmation window opens. You successfully opted out of reading history. 

You may opt in to Reading History again if you choose. 

reading history opt out success pop up