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Help Videos

This guide is a collection of help videos that show how to use Milner Library search tools to find books and articles, how to print, and save work at Milner Library.

Overview of Milner Library Accounts

These videos give you a quick overview of the different accounts you can have from Milner Library.

Your Milner/I-Share Account

This video provides a quick overview of the features available in your Milner Library / I-Share account.

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Your Interlibrary Loan Account

This video shows how to check interlibrary loan item requests and due dates, view and save a requested article, and add contact info for email and text notifications.

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Overview - Milner/I-Share Account

This video provides an overview of your Milner/I-Share account.

From the Library's home page, choose the Library Accounts button under the Start Your Research search box.

On the Library Accounts page, select Access your Milner/I-Share Account.

If prompted, log in via Central Login.

The My Library Card page displays an overview of your checked out items, requested items, fines, blocks, and personal details.

To view specific details, click the link above the tiles.

Loans displays the items you have checked out from Milner and other I-Share libraries.

Requests displays any items you’ve requested.

Fines+Fees lists any fines you have related to an overdue or lost item.

Blocks+Messages will display information if you have a block on your library account.

Personal details displays your mailing address, phone number, and email address.

To edit your personal details, click the Edit link.

If you have questions, use the Ask Us options on the library website to chat, text, email, or call, contact your subject librarian, or view our FAQs. Or, visit the Service Desk on Floor 2. We’re happy to help!

Overview - Interlibrary Account

This video provides an overview of your Interlibrary Loan account.

From the Library's home page, choose the Library Accounts button under the Start Your Research search box.

On the Library Accounts page, select Access your Interlibrary Loan Account.

Choose Illinois State University.

If prompted, log in via Central Login.

The account page displays a list of your requested and checked out interlibrary loan items.

The status of a request or item’s due date is listed in the Status column.

Search activity is connected to any searches you did via WorldCat, a global library catalog.

Profile displays your account settings.

You can turn on or off library account update notifications, select an alternate email from your ISU email address, and turn on or off SMS / Text notifications.

If you need to modify your @ilstu.edu email address or contact information, contact Milner Library.

If you have questions, use the Ask Us options on the library website to chat, text, email, or call, contact your subject librarian, or view our FAQs. Or, visit the Service Desk on Floor 2. We’re happy to help!

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