hoopla is asking me for a username and password. Why do I need an account?

hoopla requires individual user accounts in order to access the content, even from within the library building.

Steps for User Registration- if your library doesn't show up on the hoopla registration page "Find Your Library"

  1. Visit hoopladigital.com or open the app
  2. Select your library as "NC LIVE"
  3. If you have a library card barcode, enter your library card number and add "NC" at the end, for example "2000385723NC"
  4. If you are a student and you don't have a library card barcode, enter your student ID number or your student email address in the library card field. 
  5. Enter an email address to complete registration. If you are a student, enter your student email address. 

Steps for User Registration- if your library is listed on the hoopla registration page "Find Your Library"

  1. Visit hoopladigital.com or open the app
  2. Select your home library
  3. Enter your library card barcode (and PIN if your library uses one)
  4. Enter an email address to complete registration