Using the Online Catalog
The Tolono Public Library District is part of the Illinois Heartland Library System and SHARE (Sharing Heartland’s Available Resources Equally) automation system.
SHARE is a collection of libraries in central and southern Illinois that have joined together to form the largest automation consortium in the country. The size of the consortium means that our patrons have access to almost nine million items! These items can be requested via library staff, computer, or mobile device, and have them delivered within days to the Tolono Library.
Paying Fees with a Credit Card
From the Online Catalog, follow these steps:
- Click “Log In” at the top right corner of the screen
- Enter your 14-digit library card number and your password (last four digits of your phone number)
- Click “Fines & Fees” on the My Account Menu
- Select the items to be paid
- Click “Pay Fines Now!”
- Click “Continue”
- Proceed to enter your information as directed
Contact the Library if you have any questions or difficulties making your payment.
Renew Items Out
To renew library items through the Online Catalog, follow these steps:
- Click “Log In” at the top right corner of the screen
- Enter your 14-digit library card number and your password (last four digits of your phone number)
- After logging in, your account should automatically open
- Next, click in the box next to the item(s) you want to renew
- Click “Renew Selected Items”
Request a Title
To request a title through the Online Catalog, follow these steps:
- Click “Log In” at the top right corner of the screen
- Enter your 14-digit library card number and your password (last four digits of your phone number)
- Search for a title, author, or topic in the “Quick library search” box
- Once you’ve found the item you would like to request, click “Request It” on the right hand side
- The “Pickup Library” should default to the Tolono Library; If you would like to pick up your item at another library, select that library’s name instead
- Click “Submit Request”
