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My Library Account

Login to My Library Account

My Library Account Login
  • View a list items you have checked out
  • View the status of your holds
  • View fines
  • Renew items

Using your student ID and barcode

CSU ID Card

Your student ID acts as your library card and is your passport to using the library. With it, you may:

  • Borrow items from the Cardinal Stritch University Library
  • Request and borrow items from SWITCH libraries
  • Access Cardinal Stritch University electronic resources remotely
  • Access your library account
  • Make photocopies and microfiche copies
    • Copy credits are placed on the card
    • Copies cost 10 cents a piece and may be purchased at the Circulation Desk

About your PIN (Personal Identification Number)

Logging in to My library account & subscription resources

Patrons access their TOPCAT library account by entering the barcode number found on the front of their CSU ID as well as a Personal Identification Number, or "PIN". This is to help insure that account information is private and secure.

*****NOTE: You are NOT automatically assigned a PIN number, you will create one for yourself the first time that you login.*****

Before you create a Personal Identification Number (PIN)

  • A PIN must be at least 4 characters long
  • A PIN can contain letters and numbers
  • The PIN is case sensitive
  • Special characters (such as $, !, *) are NOT allowed
  • You cannot repeat a character 3 or more times (i.e. "aaa", "ababa", "mexxx")

Creating a Personal Identification Number (PIN)

  1. Go to My Library Account
  2. Enter the barcode number found on the front of your CSU ID
  3. Leave the PIN number blank and click the SUBMIT button
  4. You'll be prompted to create a new PIN number

What if I forgot my PIN?

Patrons with a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS in their library account may click on the "Forgot Your PIN?" button to request a new PIN online from TOPCAT. You will receive an email to help you create a new PIN. Library staff do not have access to your PIN number.