Grafton Library

Searching the catalog:
To find books, e-books, videos and other items owned by Grafton Library use the Library Catalog. A general keyword search will often give you the results you want. However, if you are looking for a specific author, you could try either an author keyword search or a browse search.

The buttons across the top of the catalog screen will take you to different search screens. To do a browse search choose the Browse button.

If you are looking for a specific type of library material, for example an electronic version of Pride and Prejudice, go to either the General Search or the Expanded Search and choose one of the options under Limiting Fields, Electronic Book, for example.

To place a request on a book that's checked out or in cataloging:
In the Grafton catalog, you may place a request by selecting the title you want to request then clicking the Request Title button. It will look like this

. You should see a form that gives the title information then asks for your MBC I.D. number at the bottom. After entering your I.D. number, hit Submit and the request comes to us. If you have any problems, please contact Christina Daniel at cdaniel@mbc.edu or 540.887.7085. It is possible that you are not in the library's system, but we can add you in immediately. Requests will be processed by 2:00pm the first business day after the request has been placed.

To create a list of selected titles:
Once you have done a search in the library catalog, you may create a list of selected titles. Look for Add Item to Bookbag. It will look like this:

. When you are ready to print your list, click on the link at the top of the screen that says Bookbag. From there, you can manage your list by removing titles, putting the list in a brief format, etc. To print the list, choose the Print option on your browser.

To view your patron record:
On the left side of the search screen in the Grafton online catalog, you should see an option for Patron Info. It looks like this:

When you click on the Patron Info button, you will be asked to enter your MBC I.D. number. If you get an error message, such as "Patron Not Found," please call the circulation department at 540-887-7085. It is possible that you are not in the library's system, but we can add you in immediately. Once you get logged in, you can view what items you have checked out and when they are due, what requests you may have made, and what blocks or fines you have. These options will be at the top of the screen.