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Logging On | Beginning
Your Search | Finding the Call Number
| Browse Searching | Going
Back |
| Setting Up Your Own MyBistro Account |
Logging
On
Logging on to iBistro is as easy as pushing a button. After
accessing the MPL website, click the "MPL Catalog" button. you
may also click the underlined MPL Catalog link below the button. This
button and the link below are visible from any page in the MPL website.
The iBistro system is programmed to time out if it is not used for several
minutes. If this happens, simply return to the MPL homepage and click
the button again. You may encounter a "log in" screen in order
to do this. It's okay--you won't need to put any passwords in. Simply
close the screen and go back to our homepage.
Beginning
Your Search
Simply enter your search terms into the white box following
the words "Search For." Then, click one of the buttons below
to search for a title, author, subject, series, or periodical (magazine)
title. Use the "words or phrases" button if you are uncertain
which search to conduct.
Finding
the Call Number
If your search has been successful, you will probably get
a list of titles that match your search. They will usually be in chronological
order, meaning that the ones at the top of the list are the newest books.
Click on the blue "Details" box to the left of the entry. A
full screen for that item will appear. The call number should be on the
left hand side of the screen, under the heading of "Holdings."
Remember, a call "number" may contain only letters as is the
case with fiction titles. You may be presented with titles that are not
at the Missoula Public Library or branches. These titles are held by one
of our library Partners. Simply place a hold, and the item will be sent
to MPL.
Browse
Searching
If you prefer to do a browse search to produce an alphabetical
list of titles, authors, subjects, etc., click the "Browse Search"
radio button at the top of "Quick Search" box. Proceed as usual.
Going
Back
To move back to a previous screen, click on the words "Go
Back" near the left hand side of the screen. This works better than
using your browser's back button. To begin a completely new search, click
on the words "New Search" at the top of the screen.
And Remember.....
If you are unable to find the item you are searching form
or are encountering any problems using the catalog, please do not hesitate
to ask a library staff person to assist you. Give us a call, and we can
probably walk you through the process. Or, if you prefer, ask for a quick
tutorial the next time you visit the library! If you would like more indepth
information, the library offers iBistro
classes.
Setting up Your Own myBistro Account
PLEASE NOTE: The images below are only pictures to show you what to look for when you are setting up your personal "iBistro" account. You WILL NOT be able to fill in any of the boxes or set up your account using the pictures on this page.
Once
you set up a personal "myBistro" account, you can renew your own materials,
place holds, see what you have checked out, see what you have on hold,
see what is ready for you to pick up at the library, and more. And you
may do all of these things from your home computer!
Step 1:
Go to any computer
and open the library's iBistro home page. To do this, click on
the "MPL Catalog" button located in the upper left hand corner of our
home page. Remember, the picture below is only a picture. Clicking
on the picture will not take you to the MPL Catalog.
An example of what
you will see:
Step 2:
Click on "My Library
Account" on the far right of the dark blue toolbar near the top of the
page:
An example of what you will see:
Step 3:
A "My Library Account" box should appear. (This is also the link you will use to review the materials you have checked out, due dates, holds, etc by clicking on "Review My Account," or renew your materials.) Within that box click on the "User PIN Change" option:
An example of what you will see:
Step 4:
Enter your complete library barcode number in the Library Card # box (without spaces):
An example of what you will see:
Step 5:
In the "PIN" box type "changeme" (one word). If the computer won't let you access your account, please tell a staff person and we will see what is wrong.
An example of what you will see:
Step 6:
Type in your new PIN in the "Enter new PIN" box. Your PIN can be any combination of numbers or letters. Be sure it is a word or number you can easily remember. (It should be 4 to 10 characters.)
An example of what you will see:
Step 7:
Retype in your new PIN in the "Re-enter new PIN" box:
An example of what you will see:
Step 8:
Click on the "Change PIN" button:
An example of what you will see:
Step 9:
On the "PIN Changed" screen click on the light blue "OK".
An example of what you will see:
Step 10:
Once you have completed
this process, you can log into you personal "My Library" account by
using the login on the top of the iBistro page. You will need to log
in each time you come back to iBistro. If you log in from a shared computer,
don't forget to log out before you leave!
An example of what you will see:
Ready to try it? Click HERE to go to our new catalog, then follow steps 2-10.