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My Reading History
My Reading History is a feature that allows you to save a list of everything that you check out from the library. Currently, it is a static list and cannot be sorted or exported. Hopefully, there will be options for sorting and exporting in the future. Your reading history is available only from your account, so library staff cannot look up your reading history. You will, however, want to be aware of the privacy implications of saving your reading history.
Instructions
- Log into your account.
- Click on "My Reading History."
- Click on "Start saving my reading history."
The system will start saving a list of titles beginning with any titles that you check out AFTER you click on "Start saving my reading history." Anything that you checked out before you started saving your history will NOT be on the list.
You can delete some or all of the titles on your list whenever you want. You will see "Stop saving my reading history" after you have turned on the feature, and you can click on this link to stop collecting titles at any time. However, you must delete all of the titles from your reading history before you can opt out of saving your history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will have access to my reading history?
Library staff will not have access to your reading history, since it can only be viewed through your account on the online catalog. Someone would need your library card number and PIN to view your reading history. However, you should read the
privacy warning before you begin to save your reading history.
Is this service only going to keep track of books?
No, this will keep track of everything that you borrow from the library, including DVDs, CDs, books on tape, books, etc.
What happens if I lose my card?
You will not lose your reading history if you lose your card.
Can I delete titles from my list?
Yes, you can delete some or all of the titles from your reading history.
Will it list books that I borrow through Interlibrary Loan?
No, it will not list the title of an interlibrary loan but will simply display "Interlibrary loan."
What happens when the library removes a title from the collection?
If we remove a title from the collection, you will see the message "Information no longer available" instead of the title.
Does this service allow me to export titles?
No, at this time it is not possible to export the titles.
Can I sort my list by author, title, etc.?
No, at this time you cannot sort the list.