Library Elf

Check out a lot of library items? Library Elf can help you manage your library loans and holds!

What does Elf do?

• Provides a simple paper-free way to keep track of library items for free!
• Sends you an email and/or RSS alerts before items are due
• Sends you an email and/or RSS alerts on overdue items and holds
• Provides a consolidated list of yours or your family's library loans and holds
• Sends your cell phone text message alerts for holds
• Provides real-time checking by browser

Who uses Elf?

• Anyone who wants to reduce overdue fees
• Families with children and lots of books
• Individuals with several library cards
• Anyone who requests a lot of holds

What does the Library Elf interface look like?

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How do I sign up?

Visit http://www.libraryelf.com/SignUp.aspx?library=Huntsville to register for the service.  Library Elf has both free and paid versions of their service.

Library Elf is asking for my PIN. Is this right?

Library Elf works by checking your accounts for you.  It can't do this without your account information.  You should read over Library Elf's privacy policy and decide if you are comfortable with providing your library card number and PIN to them.  Our official disclaimer:

Because Library Elf is an external, unaffiliated service, the Huntsville Madison County Public Library makes no representation of the accuracy or abilities of the service. Customers should always read the privacy policy of any website or service before giving information such as library card numbers or PINs. Library Elf is used at the patron's own risk and discretion, and the Huntsville Madison County Public Library is not responsible for any liability arising from its use by our patrons.