Access the Online Card Catalog here: https://indypl.bibliocommons.com/.
We also have a Kids’ Catalog available here: https://indyplkids.bibliocommons.com/explore/recent_arrivals
Every once in a while a title will appear on the main catalog that will cause eyebrows to go up. Or hair to set on fire. They both work the same, it’s just the front pages are different, and the Kids’ Catalog is limited to kids’ books. Teen and adult titles are found only in the main catalog.
In the Kids’ Catalog, teachers can find other librarians’ and teachers’ lists by clicking on Explore and Staff Picks in the menu bar. Some of our school libraries limit students to requesting titles from only the Kids’ Catalog. When asked why, the librarian says “that way you don’t have wade through all those boring grown-up books.”
Watch this series of eight very short videos below that give a quick look at features for borrowers. Be sure to read the notes underneath each section. (You may want to turn the volume off as there is no narration and the music is the same for all eight!) Determine whether any or all of these would be appropriate for your readers.
Register Your Card – How to create a login with your library card
Adults
- Visit indypl.bibliocommons.com
- Enter your library card number and password
- Enter your birthdate
- Choose a username (you can change it later)
- Register!
Under age 13
- Visit https://indyplkids.bibliocommons.com/
- Enter your library card number and password
- Enter your birthdate
- Choose a username by picking a color and animal. Bibliocommons will give you a number to add at the end.
- Register!
Searching in Bibliocommons – How to do a keyword search
- Covers searching and “smart searching” – pay close attention!
- Note that readers searching for titles while they are in your library will see what is on shelf in your library first.
Placing Holds in Bibliocommons – How to request an item
My Settings – How to change settings and preferences
- Shows how to change a default pick up location, and/or add a second default pick up location.
Manage Your Collections – How to create shelves in Bibliocommons
Adding Content to Bibliocommons – How to make comments, rate titles and make lists.
My Account – How to manage your borrowing of items
- Shows items checked out, how to renew items, view hold requests, money owed, etc.
My Collections – How to find your shelves and lists