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Using Books at Reeves Library

Use this guide to learn more about using physical books and ebooks at Reeves Library!

Your Library Account in Locate


Library users can keep track of all the books they have checked out, as well as the books they have on hold through Locate! You will log into Locate using the same login method for the rest of Reeves Library's digital resources. 

  • When you are in the catalog, you will find a small circle in the top right corner. This will show if you are logged in or not. 
    • If you are logged in, your initials will be in the circle. If you aren't, it will be the outline of a person. 
  • To log in, click on the circle, and then click "Sign in" on the pop up: 

    locate login pop up showing options of preference and log in
     
  • Once you click "Sign in" you will be directed to login to your Library Account through your regular campus email and password. 
    • As a reminder, this email needs to end in @westminster-mo.edu (don't use wcmo.edu).
    • If you have recently logged in to another campus service, it might redirect your login automatically. 

      library log in pop up
       
  • Once you are logged in, you can access your checkouts and holds through "My Bookshelf" found on the top header of Locate. 
  • If you have items checked out, you will see them listed there: 


     
  • "My Bookshelf" is also where you can manage your holds, and renew checked-out items.