View your Library Account To …

  • "Opt In" and keep a Reading History list of titles you have checked out
  • Find out what you have checked out and when they are due
  • View a list of titles you have requested and their status
  • Renew your checked out materials
  • Check if you have any fines

What Have I Read?
Reading History “Opt In”
The Library is often asked if we can tell someone whether they have already checked out a book. Our answer has always been, "No." To safeguard your privacy and the confidentiality of your library records, Williamson County Public Library maintains no record of what you have borrowed once the items have been returned.
However, you now have the option of asking the system to retain a Reading History of titles in your library account. Some people have asked for this service as a means of remembering a book or author they liked or for keeping a list of what they have already read.  You must "opt-in" to the Reading History option to take advantage of this service.
Here's how it works:

  1. From the library’s web page login to your account by clicking the "My Library Account" link located near the top of left side bar.
  2. Click the "My Reading History" link.
  3. Click the "OPT IN" link to begin collecting your reading history the next time you check out an item from the library. Any items you checkout from this point on will be available to you whenever you click the "My Reading History" link.
  4. You can remove any or all titles at any time by checking the boxes next to the title and clicking one of the "Delete" links. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "OPT OUT" link. When you OPT OUT, your entire reading history will be erased.

Library staff will not access your reading history at any time unless required by law*.

*Privacy statement:
Please be aware that anyone with access to your library card number and PIN can check your reading history. Also, the information contained in the reading history file is, as is any part of your library record, subject to any judicial process (e.g., the USA PATRIOT Act). If you are concerned about someone else seeing a list of what you are reading, the safest step is to not choose this option
By subscribing to MY READING HISTORY, I acknowledge that Williamson County Public Library's online library system will retain my checkout activity for my personal use. I may OPT OUT from this service or remove any or all titles from My Reading History at any time. Williamson County Public Library staff will not access My Reading History unless ordered to do so by an officer of the court.


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Saving Your Favorite Searches

If you have a favorite author or subject for which you always search when using the catalog, you can save the search with the click of a button. This will prevent you from having to key in the search each time and let you quickly place requests on new materials.
Here's how to do it:

  1. Start by clicking the link located near the top of the left side bar.  Enter your last name and library card barcode number to login.
  2. Click "Search the Catalog"
  3. Search for your favorite author, subject, title, etc.
  4. When your results are displayed, click the button marked "Save as Preferred Search."
  5. The next time that you view your record, click "Preferred Searches" to display your list of saved searches. Click on the “Search” link next to any entry in the list to execute your search.
  6. If you wish to go a step further, the library can send you an email notice when something new is added to the collection matching your favorite search. Be sure there is an email address is in your record and it is accurate.

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Notify Me of New Titles

Let the Library notify you when the latest books by your favorite author or on your favorite topic arrive. All you need is a valid email address.
Follow these easy steps to get started:

  1. Login to your account by clicking the "My Library Account" link located near the top of the left side bar.
  2. Click the "Search Catalog" link and search for your favorite author, subject, series, etc.
  3. Click the "Save as Preferred Search" button.
  4. Return to your account information by clicking the "Patron Record" button.
  1. Add or verify your email address.  Click the "Modify Personal Information" link and add or update your email address and click "Submit."
  2. Click the "Preferred Searches" link and check the box in the "Mark for Email" column. When a new title matching your search is cataloged, you will receive an email from the library listing the author and title. Follow the link in the message to place a request on the new title. The library will email you when it is ready for you to checkout.

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