The answers to all of these questions can be found by looking in the Library Catalog under My Account. Your library account allows you to request books from the University of Illinois and I-Share, save materials to your Favorites, view and renew the items you have checked out, and view fines. When you log into your account, you can click on your name in the upper right corner for a drop-down menu with the following options, along with several others:

• My Account - this will take you to your account overview page with the following options:
  • Loans - Lists your currently checked out items and lets you renew them online.
  • Requests - View and manage the requests you've placed. 
  • Fines + Fees - U of I library fines, fees and replacement charges are recorded here until a bill is issued. For more information see the library's Overdue and Lost Items page. If you have questions about a bill, contact the Library Billing Office at libbill@library.illinois.edu or (217) 333-8288.
  • Blocks + Messages - If there are any blocks on your account or messages from the library or I-Share system, you'll see them here.
  • Personal Details - Lists your name, mailing address, and email.
• My Favorites and Search History will take you to the same place with the following options:
  • Saved Records - These are your favorites. You mark them from your search results or individual item records by clicking on the image of the pushpin. Please note that in individual item records this icon is on the far right side of the screen (not very obvious).
  • Saved Searches - You can save any search you perform in the catalog by clicking on the image of the pushpin with the words "Save query" located at the top of your results list. You will also have the option to receive notifications when new items show up in saved searches.
  • Search History - View your search history here, and add or delete each search.

See the Using the Library Catalog guide for more information on how to set up your library account.