Answered By: Callie Hutchison
Last Updated: Jun 02, 2025     Views: 132

To see a history of items and keep track of the books you've read, you must opt in to view your Reading History through the Library Catalog. 

Reading History is the feature which allows you to track the items you have checked out. Participation is voluntary. Library staff do not have access to your Reading HistoryIf you choose to activate your Reading History, you agree to allow our automated system to store this data. 

Reading History is turned off by default, and nothing will be saved until you turn it on. Once you turn it on, only the items you check out from the time you turned it on will be saved. 

 


Opt in to Reading History (Enhanced Catalog)

To start using this feature, go to the Library Catalog and log in to your account using your library card number and PIN. 

  1. In the upper right corner, log in with your library card number and your PIN. 
  2. After logging in, click on your name in the upper right corner and you will see the visual below. Click on your name that is located under the person icon. 
  3. You will be redirected to My Bookshelf
  4. Click on Reading History. If you have not activated your Reading History, you will see this message:
  5. Select Opt in to Reading History. Any physical items checked out after opting in will now be listed when you are logged in and click on Reading History

Please be advised: The information in your Reading History is subject to all applicable state and federal laws, including the Sunshine Law.

 


View Reading History (Basic Catalog)

If you have opted in to Reading History on the Enhanced catalog, you can also view it from the Basic catalog by clicking the My Account tab while logged in and selecting Reading History.

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