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Logging In (SIP2 / NCIP Authentication)

Use the following procedure to login as an authenticated patron at libraries/systems that use Standard Interchange Protocol (SIP2) or NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol (NCIP) authentication.

To login:

1. Click the Please Login link.
   • If the currently active library uses SIP2 or NCIP authentication, the Select Login Type dialog displays. Proceed to step 3.
   • If the currently selected library uses AG authentication, the Login Screen displays. Proceed to step 2.

2. Select the library you wish to log in to from the Select your library menu.

NOTE: The Select your library menu feature is optional, and may not be enabled for all systems.

• Click the Select Your Library button to open the Select your library menu.
  • The Select your library menu shows the library code and library name for all libraries in your consortium or collective.
• Enter the library code or library name of the library to which you wish to log in.
  • When entering a library code, enter the complete library code.
  • When entering a library name, you may enter a partial library name.
• As you type, the Select your library menu refreshes to display only those libraries that contain the text you have entered.
• Click the name of the desired library.
  • The Select Login Type dialog displays.

3. Click the Patron button to access the system as an authenticated patron.

• The Enter UserName/Barcode dialog displays.

4. Enter your username or barcode in the UserName/Barcode text box, then click the Submit button.
5. If your Login request is unsuccessful:
   • If you enter an invalid Username or an invalid Password, the message “Invalid Username or Password” shows briefly at the top of the screen.
     • Check your username or barcode. Make any necessary corrections, then click the Submit button to resubmit the form.
   • If your account is blocked, the message “Sorry. Your account is currently blocked. Please contact your library about your account.” Shows briefly at the top of the screen. Contact your library for more information.
6. If your Login request is successful:
   • The system displays the default opening page for your library.

     NOTE: The default opening page for your account can be set through the Your Preferences function in the Your Account menu (see Your Preferences for details).

   • Appropriate links and buttons are added to Brief Browse Lists and Full Record Displays throughout the system.

 

 

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