Guide to Your Library Account

From any computer with Internet access, you can:

• See what you have checked out
• Find the due date of each item
• Renew items online

To log into your patron account:

1. Go to http://tjportal.monticello.org.  
2. Click on My Portal at the top of the screen.
3. Type in your patron bar code (this number is located on the back of your library card)
4. Type in your last name (remember that this is case-sensitive - e.g. type Jones, not jones)
5. Click Login

You should now see a page listing your personal information, any blocks on your account, a list of items checked out, a list of requests you have submitted, and any fines or fees that you owe.

To renew items:

1. Click the check-box just to the left of each item you wish to renew. Note: if there is no check-box, then you have reached the renewal limit or your account has been blocked. Email the research librarian for assistance, or call (434) 984-7543.
2. Once you have selected all the items you wish to renew, click Renew Items at the bottom of the list.
3. If the items have renewed, you should see the new due date to the right of each item. If an item cannot be renewed, you will see a message to that effect next to the item. Contact the research librarian for further assistance (see #1 above).

For more information, go to the Patron Help Page

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