Book Discussion Kits

1. Log in via the link in the upper right corner using your library card number and PIN.
    
2. Click on the “Catalog” link above to begin your search.
    
3. To see only the Book Discussion Kits and filter out other material types, choose “Book Discussion Kits” in the drop down Collections menu under the library's logo. 
    
4. There are three ways to search or browse for a Book Discussion Kit:
   
   
   • You may do a title, author, or keyword search using the “Search Inventory” box in the upper right corner. Type in your search term and then hit enter.
      
   • If you would like to browse for a kit based on your interests, you can use the limiters on the left hand side to narrow your choices. For example, you can choose “Adult,” “Historical Fiction,” and “Contains Some Large Print Copies” to see Book Discussion Kits that fit all of those parameters.
      
   • If you want to see all of the Book Discussion Kits that are available during a desired reservation period, you may click on the cart icon in the upper right corner and then “Reserve Items.” Choose your pickup location and your dates, and then click “Add Items.” You should then see all of the kits available during that period.
      
5. Once you have chosen a Book Discussion Kit, click on “Check Availability” to see if it fits your desired reservation period. White days are available, grey days are buffers, and blue days are already reserved. 
    
6. Note that Book Discussion Kits must be reserved at least 5 days in advance and have an 8 day buffer between reservations. 
    
7. Click on “Reserve” and then (if you have not already done so) choose your pickup location and reservation dates. It will automatically choose a 6-week reservation, but you may shorten or lengthen it (up to 8 weeks) as needed. Then click “Add Items.”
    
8. Move your cursor over the cart icon in the upper right corner and then click “Cart.” 
    
9. Check to make sure your dates, pickup location, and title are correct.
    
10. Choose your Book Group from the drop down menu or create a new one. Requests for a specific number of copies and formats will be filled based on availability, but not guaranteed. Please see the Kit record for information on how many copies and what formats are included. 
     
11. Click on “Submit Reservation.” You will receive a reservation confirmation email.
     
12. Repeat for additional reservations.

        Items from the Booking Collection: Oral History Kits, Scanning Kits, and Bookable Hotspots

1. Log in via the link in the upper right corner using your library card number and PIN.
2. Click on the “Catalog” link above to begin your search.
3. Under the SLCL Logo is a drop down menu listing available collections. Choose the “Booking Collection.”
4. On the item you would like to book, click “Reserve."
5. Select your pickup location and then select the date that you would like your reservation to begin and end - it will default to a 21 day reservation.
6. Note that Oral History Kits and Scanning Kits must be reserved at least 5 days in advance and that Hotspots must be reserved at least 8 days in advance.
7. Once you have selected your desired dates, click on “Cart” - if the item is unavailable for that date, you will receive an alert saying “Only 0 available for the dates suggested”. In this case, simply click “Change Date(s)” on the cart screen to select a new date range.
8. Check to make sure your dates and pickup location are correct.
9. Click on “Submit Reservation” - you will receive a reservation confirmation email.

Additional Resources

Learn more about Bookable Hotspots

One hotspot reservation per patron allowed at a time - subsequent bookings will be canceled.

Please Note: Items are pre-checked out before they transit to the branch.  

Patrons can pick up their item at the service desk of their designated branch anytime on or after the start of their reservation.