How to Use My Library

1) Visit the My Library page.

2) Enter your username and password.

3) Click on "Submit."

N.B. We recommend logging in to your account before beginning a search. Doing so allows you to track your searches and save records.

To protect your privacy, The Huntington Library does not automatically save your general collections checkout history. To track your book checkouts or export records using ProCite, EndNotes, or RefWorks, you must opt-in to save your reading history. Although Step 3 is optional for My Library account setup, it is recommended.

For full details on the opt-in feature, see Reading History below.

Please visit our Privacy page to learn more about the library's policy.

The library catalog does not automatically keep a record of your general collections checkout history to safeguard your privacy. The opt-in feature of your My Library account is entirely optional. You're welcome to continue to opt-out, but note that Reading Services will be unable to retrieve your reading history. If you would like to maintain a record of books checkouts:

1) Log in to your My Library account.

2) Select "Reading History" from the menu located on the left side of the page.

3) Click on "Opt-In" to start recording your reading history.

N.B. You may opt-out at any time to delete the record of your reading history.

My Library is configured to default to your general collections checkouts list after login. If you have placed a recall request for a general collection item(s), that item will appear by default instead.

The "My Lists" feature allows you to create lists of library catalog records for later review. You can sort your lists, request titles, export records, delete entries, rename lists and move records between lists. You may also thematically group material from the general collections and rare collections together.

Save a single record to a list:

1) Log in to your My Library account and begin a library catalog search.

2) Open an item record and click on "Add to My List."

3) Select a list or create a new one, then click "Submit" to save the record.

Save multiple records at once:

1) While logged into your My Library account, conduct a library catalog search.

2) From the search results page, click on the checkboxes next to the records you wish to save.

3) Open the dropdown menu labeled "Select a list." 

4) Make a list selection or create a new one, and click on "Add Marked to My Lists."

Store "Preferred Searches" to revisit later. Searches will group in your account by the type of search (e.g., keyword search, subject search, etc.).

Save a preferred search:

1) Log in to your My Library account and select a search option from the menu on the far left of the page.

2) Conduct a search in the library catalog.

3) When results are displayed, click on "Save as Preferred Search" on the right side of the page.

Recreate a preferred search:

1) Revisit your My Library account and select "Preferred Searches" from the menu options.

2) From your list, click on the "Search" hyperlink to repeat a saved preferred search.

The due date for your general collections checkouts is the same as the expiration date of your reader's card. To renew your books:

1) Log in to My Library account.

2) Select "Items currently checked out" from the menu located on the left side of the page.

3) Click on the checkbox next to the items you want to renew and select "Renew Marked Items."

4) Alternatively, to renew all of your checkouts, click on "Renew All."

5) Confirm your renewals by selecting "Yes" or "No."

6) When your renewals are successful, a new due date will appear in the STATUS column of your list.

N.B. If the materials cannot be renewed, you will see the message, "Not all renewals were successful." Details will be listed in the STATUS column. Please contact the library if you have questions or concerns about renewing books.

You must be logged in to My Library account to export records from My Lists, Reading History, or saved records from the library catalog. You may choose the file format and export option.

Export My Lists

1) Open the list you wish to export.

2) Click on "Export My List" from your table options.

3) Select the file format and export option.

4) Click on "Submit" to complete the export.

Export Saved Marked Records

1) While browsing the library catalog, select records for saving by clicking on the checkbox next to the title, and "Save Marked Records."

2) Click on "View Marked Records."

4) Select the file format and export option.

5) Click on "Submit" to complete the export.

Export Reading History

1) Open your reading history.

2) Click on "Export My Reading List" from your table options.

3) Select the file format and export option.

4) Click on "Submit" to complete the export.

1) Launch the app and tap the Account icon.

2) Enter your My Library username and PIN, then tap Log In. A “success” message will pop up when you have logged in successfully. Need help logging in? Contact the library for assistance.

You may link more than one library account to the app on your device. If you have more than one library account registered on your app, be sure to tap the name of the library user whose account you wish to use before proceeding.

Tap the Account icon to view and manage your checkouts, holds requests, and reading history (if opted-in*).

• Card Wallet: View your digital library card.
• Checked Out Items: View a list of items currently checked out to you.
  • Tap the Renew button below each title to renew an item.
  • To renew multiple items at once, tap the bubble next to each item you wish to renew, then tap the Renew Selected button at the bottom of the screen.
• My Holds: View a list of your active holds, cancel a hold, and view your position in an item’s hold queue.
  • To cancel a hold, click the Manage button below each title, then select Cancel.
  • To cancel multiple holds at once, tap the bubble next to each item you wish to cancel, then tap the Manage Selected button at the bottom of the screen. Select Cancel.
  • Be advised that the Suspend/Unsuspend/Modify Pickup options are unavailable at this time.
• My Reading History: View a record of your checkout history.*

*To safeguard your privacy, your reading/checkout history is not automatically recorded. If you’d like to opt-in to begin recording your reading history, visit the My Library guide – in the Navigating  Your Account section, click on the Reading History tab for instructions.

You may opt-out at any time to delete the record of your reading history.

1) Tap the Mobile Checkout icon.

2) Hover your device over the item’s barcode (typically on the back cover).  Be sure the red line is held over the barcode.

3) The item is now checked out to your account. Your device may vibrate when the checkout process is successful.

4) Tap the Checkouts tab to view information about the checked-out item, including the due date.

5) To send yourself a checkout receipt, tap Email Receipt. This will open the email app on your phone and allow you to send the receipt to the email address of your choice.

6) Tap the Camera tab to continue checking out items or tap the Home icon at the bottom of the screen to return to the main menu.

Library Events: Tap to view upcoming events, such as Brown Bag Talks and Reader Coffee Hour.

Library Information: Tap to view the library’s contact information and opening hours. For directions to the Huntington, tap the library’s address to open the Maps/Navigation app on your device.

Digital Library Card: Tap to view your digital library card, including the expiration date and barcode.