Click here to view our catalog (Valcat)

Use first time users guide below for instructions for searching and how to limit to Caro items

Click here for "My Valcat Account"

Must know your card # and Pin #

FIRST TIME USERS GUIDE

If you are a first time visitor to our Valcat Catalog please read through the following directions. 

 TO RENEW ONLINE

1. Click on "My ValCat Account" link

2. Enter your Library Card Number and your pin number

3. Your account inf. will come up on the screen in a separate box

4. Go to account overview

5. Click on items out

6. Check the box in front of item to renew

7. Click on the renew button

8. When finished Logout using the red button at the top of the screen

HOW TO PLACE A HOLD ON AN ITEM

1. Locate the title you want using a title, author or subject search

    in the ValCat catalog

2. Check the "Status" of the book

3. If it shows "available", the book is on the shelf at the library.

4. If it shows a due date, click on "Request a Copy" above the title.

5. Fill out the inf. in the "Request Form" box and  press  "Submit" 

6. When finished Logout using the red button at the top of the screen

 What You Can Do Using Our Web-Based Catalog

           ·        Request books to be put on hold

 ·       View items you have checked out or have a hold on

 ·        Renew your books

 ·        Check whether you have any fines