Shoutbomb Text Message Alerts allows you to use your mobile phone to:
- Receive text notices about holds that are available, items that are due soon, overdues, and fines
- Send a text to renew an item (renewable items only)
- Add family members' cards to your Shoutbomb account with keyword ADDCARD
The library does not charge a fee for this service. Your mobile plan's regular text messaging rates apply.
Signup Today:
Step One: Text "SIGNUP" to 833-403-1353
Step Two: Text your 14-digit library card number, found on the back of your card.
Step Three: Text your library PIN number
That's all! Once your Shoutbomb registration is complete, you will automatically receive notices about items that are due soon, overdue items, and hold notices. A text will be sent only when activity on your account triggers a message.
General Commands
Text the following prompts to receive more information.
Replying to Notices
Your account notices will prompt you to repond with commands, including:
Message Settings
To view and change your Shoutbomb message settings, text:
IOWEU
Request the current fees linked to accounts
HL
Receive a list of holds that are ready for pickup
NOTICES
See your current on/off settings
HELP
Receive information about all Shoutbomb commands
RL
Receive a list of items you can renew
HOLDS
Switch your holds notices on or off
RESEND
Receive the last message from Shoutbomb again
RA
Renew all of your eligible items
RENEW
Switch your courtesy notices on or off
SWITCHPHONE+##########
To update your phone number or carrier
OL
Receive a list of overdue items
OVERDUE
Switch your overdue notices on or off
DROPCARD
Cancel text notices for a card
MYBOOKS
Inquire about the status of all of your borrowed items