Using Your Library Account and Bookbag

Your Library Account and Bookbag allow patrons to customize their use of the Cornell University Library catalog. Patrons can:

• Save search preferences
• Save individual searches
• Save specific records to Bookbag

All three features require patrons to be logged in with their Cornell ID number and last name. To begin using any of these features:

• Go to the Library Catalog and click on "PREFERENCES," "SAVED SEARCHES," OR "BOOKBAG."
• Enter your Cornell ID number and last name where prompted, and then click on the "Login" button
  

Search Preferences: Use to store your search method preference as a default setting.

1. Once you are logged in and are on the Patron Info page, click on Preferences in the top menu bar.
2. Select the Search Type (Basic, Guided Keyword or Course Reserve) you want as a default and every time you click on New Search you will be taken to your selection. The system default is Basic Search.
   
3. For Basic Search, also select the Index Type you want as a default. For Course Reserve, also select Instructor, Department, Course, and/or Section for your preferred default setting.
   
4. Select the Number of Records to be displayed per page. The system default is 50. You can change it to 25, 75, or 100.
5. To set preferences, click on the Save button at the bottom of the page.
6. To clear preferences at any time, repeat step 1 and click on the Clear button at the bottom of the page.

Remember to log in every time you want to search the catalog using your preferences.
(Go to the Library Catalog, click on Patron Info, Log In, and start searching by clicking on "New Search." Your preferences will be set until you clear them).

When you log in to use these preferences, always remember to click on LOGOFF or END SESSION when you are finished searching the catalog.

Saved Searches: If you frequently run the same searches on the Catalog, you can now save them and run them on command. The maximum number of searches you can save is 25.

To save a search:
Log in with your Cornell ID number. Run your search in the system. Select Save Search Query in the Record Options box at the bottom of the results screen. Click Submit.


To run a Saved Search:
Log in with your Cornell ID number. Click on the Saved Searches button in the top toolbar section or the Saved Searches text link in the footer. Click on a link under Search for to run the the search.


To delete a Saved Search:
Log in with your Cornell ID number and click on Saved Searches. Select the check box next to the search you want to delete and click Submit.

To save records to your Bookbag:
Log in with your Cornell ID number. From any search results page, select the check box to the left of each record to be saved and click Save to Bookbag in the Record Options box at the bottom of the page. A # Records have been added to the Bookbag message will display. Click OK.


To view the contents of your Bookbag:
Log in with your Cornell ID number. Access your Bookbag screen by clicking the Bookbag button in the top toolbar section or the Bookbag text link in the footer.


To delete a record from your Bookbag:
Log in with your Cornell ID number. Once on the Bookbag screen, select the check box in the Delete? column next to the record. Click the Delete Selected Titles button.


To clear the contents of your Bookbag:
Log in with your Cornell ID number. Once on the Bookbag screen, click the Clear Bookbag button.


To e-mail the contents of your Bookbag:
Log in with your Cornell ID number. Once on the Bookbag screen, go to the bottom of the page to find the Enter your e-mail address field. Enter the e-mail address to where you would like the contents of the Bookbag sent. Click the Email button.


To download the contents of your Bookbag:
Log in with your Cornell ID number. Once on the Bookbag screen, select a format from the Record Options box and click the Format for Print/Save button. The contents of your Bookbag will be reformatted as plain text. Use your Internet browser capabilities to print or save.