Check your account using My CCL
Keep track of what you have out and when it’s due by:
- checking the receipt you collect at issue points;
- phoning or emailing the library;
- accessing your account online in BiblioCommons, our new catalogue;
- Using third-party applications, such as Library Elf or Library Books App for Mac.
My CCL in BiblioCommons
Looking for the old catalogue?
BiblioCommons gives you the ability to manage your library borrowing and track your reading under the heading My CCL.
- Log in to BiblioCommons by entering your library card number or username if you have one and PIN.
- Once logged in a page displays your checked out items and their return dates.
- You can also access lists of items you have on hold and fines.
Account and privacy settings
BiblioCommons allows you to change several settings for your account:
- The account settings page allows you to change your username, password and preferred pick-up locations for items on hold.
- Use the privacy settings page to change who can see items and comments on your shelved items.
- To change name, address, telephone number, or other personal details, complete this form, or contact your library.
Third party services
There are a few services that you can use to help you manage your account. Please note that these are not provided by Christchurch City Libraries and may require that you give them access to your account information — if you do so it is at your own risk. We recommend that you read their terms of service carefully so that you understand the service.
Library Elf
Library Elf is a web-based service that you can use to help manage your account, by receiving email and/or RSS alerts before your items are due, and about overdues and holds. Multiple library cards can be tracked by Library Elf, allowing all of your family’s borrowing activity to be summarised into a single consolidated email.
Christchurch City Libraries has subscribed to Library Elf, allowing all borrowers to receive the premium service for free.
Library Elf is a third party service. This means that Christchurch City Libraries is not responsible for any services provided, and we recommend that you read their Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You will be required to enter your library card number and PIN.
Library Books App for Mac
Library Books App is a Mac OSX application that tracks the library books you currently have issued. Library Books App displays the list of books you have checked out and provides reminders so that you can return your books on time.
