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Frequently Asked Questions

Buttons are missing how do I make them appear in Ilumniar?

To change your monitor’s resolution

1.

Right-click the desktop, and then click Properties.

Desktop Options menu with Properties selected

2.

In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab.

3.

Drag the Screen resolution slider to the left to decrease the resolution of your monitor, making text and pictures appear larger. Or drag the Screen resolution slider to the right to increase your monitor’s resolution, making text and pictures appear smaller.

Settings tab on Display Properties dialog box, with pointer on Screen resolution slider

4.

Click Apply to have the new resolution take effect.

Settings tab on Display Properties dialog box, with pointer on Apply button

5.

If the Monitor Settings dialog box appears, look at your display. If you like the new resolution, click Yes. If you do not like the resolution, click No, and return to step 3 to try a different resolution.

6.

Click OK.

Settings tab on Display Properties dialog box, with pointer on OK button

Microsoft Windows XP changes the resolution to the settings you chose.

Having trouble using the new Catalogue system? Using Dial-up or have a slow connection?

Use our alternate Catalogue for better results and faster loading times.

Midland Public Library

How do I renew or check my library account from home?

To renew material and to place requests from home, please click on the Catalogue tab.

Our new Library catalogue, called Iluminar, will then load. This is where you will find an opportunity to login to your Library account.

Once you have logged in, on the Basic Search window, you will see a small magnifying glass and a little person beside it. Click the little person and you will be taken into your account. 

There you will find a few different options, one is called Items Out. Click on Items Out to renew.