Manage Account on a Desktop
You can manage your library account through the Library catalog. Once logged in, you can place holds, renew items, and check due dates. To sign in, enter all 14 digits of your library barcode number (no spaces). Your PIN/password is created when you register for a library card. If you don’t remember your PIN, please contact the Library at (406)582-2408.
Manage Account on a Mobile Device
The Library’s mobile app, powered by the Montana Shared Catalog, makes it easy to access your library anytime, anywhere. Save your library card barcode in the app so your phone becomes your library card. Download the app by searching “Montana Shared Catalog” or follow these links: Android iOS
Email Notifications
Make sure the Library has your current email address on file so you can receive notifications about holds, due dates, and overdue items.
Text Notifications
Stay up to date on your library account from your mobile phone with text notifications. While the Library does not charge for this service, standard messaging rates from your mobile provider may apply. With SMS notifications, you can receive alerts when holds are ready for pickup, items are due soon, or materials are overdue- and you can even renew items by text.
Sign up for SMS text notifications:
- Visit the Library’s catalog.
- Click My Account and log in with your library card number and PIN/password.
- Go to the Personal Information tab and select SMS (Text) Notifications.
- Click Add SMS Notification.
- Enter a label (e.g., “Cell”), your 10-digit phone number, and choose the types of notices you want to receive via text.
- Click Save to activate your text notifications.
Checkout History
You can choose to keep a record of your checkout history in your library account.
To enable this feature:
- Log in to your account through the Library catalog.
- Go to Personal Information and click Preferences.
- Check both boxes for “Record my checkout history” and “Show my checkout history”, then click Update.
Once enabled, your checkout history can be viewed online under Checkouts then Checkout History.
Please note: your checkout history will start from the day you activate these settings. It is not stored permanently but will be retained for at least two years.