If you repeatedly search for the same items it the Library Catalog (same authors, subjects, scores with specific instrumentations, etc.), you can save the search. This will prevent you from having to key in the search each time and let you place reserves on new materials quicker.

How to:

1. Login to your Account by clicking:   Login / Renew.
2. Search for items or create an advanced keyword search including limits to material type, language, publication year, etc. For music scores and specific Instrumentations, use the Music Library Catalog and do a "Performance Forces Search."
3. When your results are displayed, click the button Save as preferred search located at the top-right side of the screen near the   Modify Search link.
4. The next time that you log in to your My Sierra Account, you can click the "Preferred Searches" button to see a list of your saved searches.
5. Click on the search link associated with any of the preferred search terms in the list to quickly execute your search.
6. You can be alerted of new materials added to the library collection which match your searches. Just check the "Mark for Email" box and be sure that your patron record information includes your current email address.