Q. How do I set up or activate a library account for the first time?

Regular CNM students automatically have a library account every semester in which they are enrolled. 

Your CNM Online Library Account requires a one-time activation on your part.

To activate your CNM Library Account for the first time:

1. Go to the CNM Library Account Sign In Page
2. Click the "Set / Reset Password" button
3. Enter Your CNM ID #
   • Your CNM ID # can be found on your CNM ID, or through myCNM on your course schedule
4. Set the password of your choosing

(Note: You are setting the password because this account password is not associated with your CNM email, myCNM, and / or Brightspace account password)

If you encounter any problems or issues activating your library account, please contact us via: 

• Chat with the Online Library Help Desk,
• Email us at question@cnm.libanswers.com, or
• Text us at 505-369-3026

Set up or activate your library account to: 

• request a book be placed on hold behind the counter for you,
• request to pick up materials available at one CNM library location to another campus library most convenient for you,
• request or renew interlibrary loan (ILL) materials,
• renew materials that you already have checked out, or 
• view what library materials are checked out to your account and if there are any fines or bills associated with it