Log On

Do you need further instructions on how to Log On to the system?  Log On grants access to your account information, to write a review, to save lists and searches, to place requests, to add tags, and to view other library databases if applicable.  Click Log On, located below Search Suggestions on the Titles search page or on the upper-right corner of the screen.  Examples are shown below.

When you click Log On or Not Me, a dialog box appears, as shown below.   Note:  Depending on your library's setup, these fields will vary.  For those schools using LDAP, only the Library ID and PIN fields display and you will not be able to create an EZ Log On.  Tip!  If you have school credentials where you log on to other school programs, type this information in the appropriate Library ID and PIN fields and then click Log On.

For all other borrowers, if you are logging on to PAC for the first time or you have not created an EZ Log On, type your information supplied by the library in the fields located under Use your library card/ID.  Click Log On if you would like to keep only your existing credentials and by-pass creating an EZ Log On.  If you change your mind in the future, go to My Account and select Create EZ Log On, located on the Account Information section.  For more information, see Create EZ Log On Credentials.  If you do not have a library card/ID and there is a Register here link as shown in the example below, you may register for a temporary card.  For more information on registering for a temporary card, see Register.

Click Create an EZ Log On if you want to set up an easier user name and password at this time.  Additional fields appear, as shown below.  Food for thought:  By creating an EZ Log On, you can access the system using your EZ Log On credentials OR by your Library ID/PIN.

The following tips will help you with creating your EZ Log On:

• Create a user name in the User Name field.  Your User Name is not case-sensitive and can be used with a combination of any of the following:  letters, numbers, and symbols.  For example, 123456, 1luvBks!, Luv2Read.  

• Create a password in the Password field.  Some systems allow you to have a maximum of up to eight characters.  Your Password is case-sensitive and can be used with any combination of the following:  uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.  For example, 123456, 1luvBks!, Luv2Read.  

• Be sure to re-type your password in the Confirm Password field.  In the event you type two different passwords, a message appears advising, Both password fields must match.  Re-type your password in both fields.  

• If Remember Me is an option, select this check box only if desired.  IMPORTANT!  This option is only recommended for home users; Do not use it if you are in a public library.  

When you are finished with typing the information in the fields, click Finish Creating Your EZ Log On.  If your new user name is already in use by another borrower, a message appears advising, The user name you have chosen is already in use by another borrower.  Please enter a new user name.

For returning borrowers, if you have previously created EZ Log On credentials, type this information in the User Name and Password fields and then click Log On OR type your Library ID and PIN under Use your library card/ID.

Are you having trouble logging on?  Read the tips below:

• If ZIP Code is a required field, try entering the full nine digits.  For example, 25428-4413.  

• If Phone is a required field, you will need to enter only the last four digits of your phone number.

• If you receive the following message, You already have an EZ Log On, click My Account and your EZ Log On User Name will be displayed in the upper-right corner, located next to User Name.  If you forgot your password, click My Account and then Change EZ Password to reset it. 

• If you receive the following message, The user name or password you have entered is invalid, ensure the Caps Lock button is off, and then re-type the information in both fields.

• If you receive this message, The host system is not available.  Log on could not be completed.  Please try again later., you will not be able to log on at this time and perform any of these tasks:

• View account information

• Save a search or list

• Place a request

• See item availability status

• Write a review

• View any of your library's subscribed databases, if applicable

If you are still experiencing trouble or you forgot your PIN, contact your librarian for further assistance.