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 401-298-2013
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.
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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: |
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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 |
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HELP Receive information about all Shoutbomb commands |
RL Receive a list of items you can renew |
HOLDS Switch your holds notices on or off |
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RESEND Receive the last message from Shoutbomb again |
RA Renew all of your eligible items |
RENEW Switch your courtesy notices on or off |
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SWITCHPHONE+########## To update your phone number or carrier |
OL Receive a list of overdue items |
OVERDUE Switch your overdue notices on or off |
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DROPCARD Cancel text notices for a card |
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MYBOOKS Inquire about the status of all of your borrowed items |