How to Log In to Your Library Account

It’s the night before library class. You can’t remember which books you have checked out. And you're worried that the book you want to get next might not be available. No problem ... so long as you have internet access at home, your can check your account online via RICAT.

Log in

1. Go to http://ricat.net.
   
   
2. Under “Elementary Schools,” scroll down to the Garden City link. The school library page will open.
   
   
3. Click the “Login” button in the top right.


4. Enter your User Name: CGN#####
   (fill in your lunch/shelf card number)
   
   
5. Enter your Password: MMDDYY
   (fill in your six-digit birthdate; for example, May 5, 2003 would be typed in as 050503)
   
   
6. You should now see your name in the top right corner of the screen.

Check your account

Click on the “My Info” tab to see what books you have checked out.

Place a Hold

1. Click the "Catalog" tab.
   
   
2. Before searching for your title or subject, choose “RICAT (all members)” from the Location drop-down. This will search all schools, so if Garden City doesn’t have what you’re looking for, you can still request your item. 
   
   
   
3. When find the item you want, click on the book’s title to go to the Details page.
   
   
4. Then click the “Hold It!” button on the right