Lending Services
Frequently Asked Lending Questions
*What is Koha?
Koha is our new online library catalog which will containt all of the materials at the Barney and Farmington Libraries. We no longer participate in the CONNECT catalog with other libraries. You may use your Farmington Library card at these libraries and out-of-town library patrons may use their card at our libraries, but our computer systems are separate. You will have to login separately to check your accounts if you patronize other lilbraries other than the Farmington Libraries.
*What is my password and How do I log in?
Your Farmington Libraries catalog password is "changeme" (all lower case and no space). Please go to www.farmingtonlibraries.org , click on “My Account/Renew”, log in with your library card number under "Login" and use "changeme' as your password.
* How do I change my password?
The password assigned to your account is "changeme". If you want to make your password more secure, change it by logging in with the instructions above. In the lower left hand corner, there is an option to "change my password". Click there and follow the instructions on the screen. (Your old password is most likely "changeme" If you are experiencing difficulties changing your password from home, please call 860-673-6791 or 860-677-6866 (available during normal operating hours). We cannot tell you your password, but can reset it back to "changeme". We will require you have your library card number available.
*How can I renew checked out items on-line?
You can renew online through our catalog's renew your materials feature. From the home page, click "My Account/Renew". Enter your library card number and password. All of your chacked out items should appear in the center of the screen. Click the word "Renew" next to the item you wish to renew. Click the blue "Renew All" button at the bottom of the screen if you wish to renew all your items. The new due date will appear on the screen. Items may only be renewed one at a time if you only wish to renew selected items. We can always renew over the phone at 860-673-6791.
*How can I get a book not listed in the catalog?
If we do not carry a specific title, there are two options for you to try.
1. If the book is older, we can try to get it through interlibrary loan. You may make this request by calling or visiting the library at (860) 673-6791. To find out about Interlibrary Loan click here.
2. If the book is new, you may request an item be purchased by calling the Main Library or Barney Branch. You may also email the title, author and ISBN number to flref [at] farmingtonlibraries [dot] org with your name and library card number.
*What is a ‘block’ ? Why is it on my account?
Blocks on an account can mean several things. They are there to remind our desk staff about different issues with an account. These reminders can be issues such as overdue fines, reminders to verify an address or telephone number, or a message to let a patron know that a hold has arrived or that a hold arrived and was never picked up. The blocks allow us to provide better service to our patrons.
*Can I be notified by email rather than phone when my requested items are ready to picked up?
We do have email as a notification option. Please use this option if you can, this saves time and resources. Call us with your card number to make the change.
