Circulation

A self-checkout system is now available to the public. Patrons must have a Monroe Library Card. This user-friendly system allows patrons to check out their own materials and is extremely easy to use.

You find out what you have checked out and what items you have placed on hold.

• Go to the iBistro homepage.
• Enter your Library barcode number and PIN in the white boxes on the top of the screen. Click the blue “Log in for More Features” button.
• Click on the white "My Account" link on the top of the page.
• Click on "Review My Account."

This will take you to a list of the items that you have charged out. You can also view due dates and fines from this screen.

If you have questions about items that you have charged out, please contact the Circulation Department at (732) 521-5000. Mary Ann Reiner, Circulation Department Head, can be contacted at mreiner@monroetwplibrary.org

You can renew an item at the Circulation Desk or by calling the Circulation Department at (732) 521-5000. Renewals can also be placed from home through the Library catalog.

Renewing from Home:

• Go to the iBistro homepage.
• Enter your library barcode number and PIN in the white boxes on the top of the screen. Click the blue “Login for More Features” button.
• Click on the "My Account" link on the top of the page.
• Click on "Renew My Materials."
• This will take you to a list of the items that you have charged out with due dates.
  • Renew selected items: Click in the white box to the left of the title and then click on the blue "Renew Selected Items" button on the bottom of the page.
  • Renew all items: Click in the white circle next to "Renew All." Click on the blue "Renew Selected Items" button on the bottom of the page.
• Click the blue "OK" link on the bottom of the page.
• If the item was renewed, the screen will say “Item Renewed”.  If the item was not renewed, it will say “Failed to Renew”. All items may not be renewable. DVDs and books from other libraries are not renewable.

Please contact the Circulation Desk with questions about renewals, (732) 521-5000.

Holds can be placed by filling out a card at any public service desk or calling the Reserve Office.

Reserves can also be placed from home using the Library catalog.

Please be aware that there is a $1 charge for holds that are not picked up.

Reserving from Home:

• Go to the iBistro homepage.
• Enter your Library barcode number and PIN in the white boxes on the top of the screen. Click the blue “Login for More Features” button.
• Search for the title that you want to reserve. Click on the blue "details" button to the left of the title.
• Click on the "Place Hold" link on the left side of the screen. This link is located under the blue "Keep" tab.
• Monroe should be listed as the pickup location. If it is not, select it from the list and click on the blue “Place Hold” button.
• You should see a message that says your name and the title that you have placed on reserve. Click on the blue "OK" link to confirm.

Now, when you review your account, a list of the items you have placed on hold will appear.

If you have any questions about placing a hold, please contact our Reserve Office (732) 521-5000 or lmagee@monroetwplibrary.org