LINKcat Help

New! In early September 2022, LINKcat libraries began checking out complete seasons of television series in one package, starting with new titles, and eventually expanding to existing titles. Learn more about searching for TV series.

Tips for finding local materials in LINKcat:

• From the search results page, go to Available on shelf on the left side of the screen. Click your library's name to display titles that are currently available at that library. (If necessary, click more at the bottom of the list. In the pop-up box, select A-Z in the Sort by box to sort alphabetically.)
• At the top of the screen, click the Library dropdown and optionally, choose a library to see its copies first when you're viewing a title in LINKcat.

Guidance for managing checkouts, holds, and searching LINKcat:

• Suspend your holds if you don't need them right away. Please contact your local library for information about picking up holds.
• For more tips on searching in LINKcat, check Searching LINKcat. 
• To see due dates for your checked out materials, check your LINKcat Dashboard.
  • In the upper right-hand corner of LINKcat, choose My Dashboard. If prompted, log in to your account. Click Checked Out from your Library Dashboard.
• For more LINKcat help topics, see the menu on the left.
• Contact your local library if you need additional help with LINKcat.

See below for information about electronic resources:

• Downloadable audiobooks and ebooks are accessible 24/7 with a library card.
• In addition, a number of online resources are accessible 24/7 to everyone with a library card from a LINKcat library.
• Your local library may provide additional online resources. Please check your library's website for more information.