You do NOT need to login to search the catalog.
But if you would like to log in to Your Account:
-Click "Log in to Your Account" (upper right)
-Enter your library card number as your Login ID
-Enter your last name (first letter capitalized) as your password
Take a look at the options you can set in your account. For example, you can place holds (reserve books), choose to receive notification by email that a reserved book has come in for you, renew your books, and you can change your password.