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Update Library Account Information

Update Personal Information & Pay Fines Online

Through our online catalog, you can manage several things on your library account, such as updating your personal information, setting preferences, and paying fines.

Follow the steps below to adjust your:

  • Account Username
  • Password/PIN
  • Email Address
  • Address

For instructions on paying fines online, click here to jump down to that section.

How to update your account information

Follow the steps below to make changes in your library account

Step 1: Log In

To make any changes to your account, you must first log in to the online catalog.

  • By default, your username is the same as your library card number.
    • If your username has previously been changed, try using your library card number first.
    • If you are unable to log in, contact your library to reset your settings.
  • Your password will likely be the last 4 digits of your library card.

If you are not immediately directed to your Account page, click on My Account at the top.

Account Chilipac Home Screenshot

Step 2: Navigate to Preferences

After logging in and accessing your Account page, click on the Preferences tab and select Personal Information from the menu.

Preferences Menu Personal Information Settings Chilipac

Step 3: Change & Save Preferences

Your personal account information can then be changed from this page. Scroll to find the account information you wish to change.

  • The top portion of the page includes username, password, and email address. The bottom half of the page includes your address*.
    • Address changes are saved as “pending” until your new address can be verified by library staff.
  • Click the “Change” link to adjust the settings on these fields.

As you update settings, remember to save your changes!

*Your address is used to verify your residency or employment in York County. York County Libraries does not sell or publish this information.

Change Preferences Chilipac Screenshot

What’s Next?

After your changes are saved, you can now log in with the adjusted settings. You may edit your account information at any time.

York County Libraries highly encourages updating account information regularly to avoid missing any future alerts or updates.

  • Fines Charges In Chilipac Account Screenshot
  • Pay Fines Online Chilipac Screenshot

Pay Library Fines Online

Library fines can be securely paid online through the catalog. Click through the image gallery on the right for a visual of the following steps:

  1. Click on My Account at the top of the page
  2. From the left side menu, click the Charges tab and select Current Charges.
    • If you have any fines or overdue fees on your account, you will see them here.
  3. You can either make a full payment or a partial payment:
    • To pay the full amount, select the Pay All Charges
    • To pay the partial amount, place a checkmark beside each item or fee you wish to pay and select the Pay Selected Charges
  4. On the next screen, fill out your credit card information to complete the payment.

All payments can then be viewed from the Payment History page.

For more information about York County Libraries’ policies on Fines and Uniform Borrowing practices, please see our Policies page.

Pay fines

What else can I do with my Library Account? Click to go to the Account Management tips page.