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Choose from the following questions:

How can I see what I have checked out, put on hold, or requested from other libraries?
  1. Go to the library catalog (http://library.alliant.edu).
  2. Click on View Your Library Record.
  3. Enter your first name and your last name, with a space between your first name and last name.
  4. Enter the 14-digit barcode on the back of your ID card. Do not use spaces or hyphens.
  5. Click on Display Record For Person Named Above, or press the Enter key. If you experience problems, go to the Log In FAQ (http://www.alliant.edu/library/loginfaq).
  6. Use the scroll bar in the upper right-hand corner to see your account.
  7. Click on "Items Currently Checked Out," the "Request (hold)" or the "Interlibrary loan request" button.

How can I renew my books online?
  1. Go to the library catalog.
  2. Click on View Your Library Record.
  3. Enter your first name and your last name, with a space between your first name and last name.
  4. Enter the 14-digit barcode on the back of your ID card. Do not use spaces or hyphens.
  5. Click on Display Record For Person Named Above, or press the Enter key. If you experience problems, go to the Log In FAQ.
  6. Use the scroll bar in the upper right-hand corner to see your account.
  7. Click on Items Currently Checked Out to see what you have.
  8. Click on Renew All or Renew Selected Items. If you click on Renew Selected Items, pick the ones you wish to renew. Overdue items cannot be renewed online but can be renewed by calling the Circulation Desk of your home library. You may not renew items on hold or items that have reached their number of renewals.

How can I look at my grades online?
  1. Go to the Student Information System page (https://ais1.alliant.edu)
  2. Choose either the "For students" or "For faculty" button.
  3. If you are a student, enter your ID number as your User Name, and your birth month and birth year for your password. For the birth month, use 1 digit for the months 1-9. For the birth year, use only the last two digits. If you are a faculty member, use your CARS user name for your name.
When I try to log in, I get an error message that reads,"Your library privileges have expired. If you believe this to be in error, please contact the Circulation Desk." What should I do?
  • Contact your home library to update your personal information and extend your library card. Library cards typically expire in June. However, if you have indicated that you will be graduating or leaving the university, the expiration date may reflect that date.
I am not receiving any library notices through email (holds, overdues).
  • If you are using Earthlink, turn off your Spam blocker.
    For others, check your spam folder. If the library notices are going there, add email notice address to your accept or safe list. Also check your junk mail folder.

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