Step-by-Step Guide to Online Library
Step 1
Enter: http://library.dolr.org
Search for items using the following steps:
Step 2
In the “search for” box, type in the name of the author, title, subject, series or call number. Click on the corresponding giant graphic.
To view more results, click on the large up and down arrows.
Step 3
For additional information regarding your search, click on the title of the item you wish to review.
Step 4
Once you have found the item(s) you wish to check out, you have a choice of directly sending an e-mail to the librarian or logging in at the Web site.
To send your request via e-mail, click on “library information” on the left. The librarian’s e-mail address is given at the bottom of the page. Click. Your e-mail sheet is ready for you to place your order. It will be necessary to type your request on your e-mail as this information does not transfer automatically to your e-mail message.
Log-In at the Website
Log-In requires a username and password. The librarian will assign a user number (bar code number) at the request of eligible patrons. The password is the patron’s last name.
It is not necessary to log-in in order to search (browse) the collection. However, to place an order, you must log-in.
Note the words “Place Hold” and “Place Reservation” on the bottom line of the item detail page (Figure 4). See “Definition of Terms” for directions for this procedure.
Step 5
The next screen to appear will show that your order has been placed. If you wish to order or research additional items, return to the search page and continue in the same manner beginning with Step 2.
Fee Charges
Fees are charged when items are overdue, damaged or lost. Items are checked out for a 21-day period. There is a charge of $.25 per day for overdue items. You will be charged replacement cost, if the item is lost or damaged.
To avoid having items overdue, you may wish to e-mail or phone the librarian to request a renewal of any item you wish to use an additional period of time.
Defintion of Terms
- Bulletin Board — From time to time the librarian may have posted an update concerning the library. Click on Bulletin Board.
- Call Number — (Books) The library classification number (Dewey classification used in our library) indicates the book’s subject matter and makes up the first line of the number. The first three letters of the author’s (editor’s) last name is on the second line. (Videos) Our system uses VC-1 ... or HM-1 ... (Hispanic) or DVD-1 ... as the call number.
- Hold Request — Puts your name in a waiting list to check out an item when it becomes available. If the item is available, your order will be sent to you on the following workday. Otherwise it will be sent to you as soon as the item is available.
- Last Five Items — Automatically records the last five items viewed by the user and provides links to return to those items.
- Last Five Searches — Automatically records the last five successful user searches and provides links to return to those items.
- Library Information — Gives the name, address, telephone number, contact information and library hours. Disregard “SCHOOL” info.
- Patron Details — A window displaying the patron’s current item activities.
- Reservation Request — Checks out a specific copy in advance for a particular time. To reserve an item, select the PLACE RESERVATION on the details window. Select the reservation beginning and ending dates for the item on which you are placing the reservation. Reservations may be made up to 60 days in advance. If the item is to be mailed, include in your schedule the required time for the mailed package to reach you.
- Save Basket — The “Save Basket” stores items for future reference. An item can be added to “Save Basket” by clicking on the blue “plus” symbol located to the left of the item title. To view the contents of the basket click on Save Basket ( ) in the white box. This opens the Save Basket Results page, containing all your saved items.
- View Marc Record — Unavailable.
To view the library's collection or check out a book or video, click here.