Borrowing and Collections

ValleyCat Library Account

My Library Account has information about the items you have currently checked out, as well as requested items. You can also save items to lists in My Library Account.

Set up your ValleyCat Library Account

First-time user? Follow the account setup instructions below.

1. Go to the my library account sign-in screen.
2. Enter your Valley ID number.
3. Follow the set/reset password link on the sign-in screen.
4. Check your KVCC email and follow the prompts to set up your password.
5. Return to the sign in screen to access your account.

Place a Hold

Available items will be pulled and made available for convenient pick up at the circulation desk at your preferred branch. Items on loan will be placed on hold for you when returned. You will receive email confirmation when your hold has been placed and another email when it is ready to be picked up.

Steps

1. Find the item record in ValleyCat
2. Click on the Place Hold button will be available under Access Options.
3. Login with your Kalamazoo Valley library credentials. If you have not set up your library account, you must do so before placing a hold.
4. Select the pick-up location from the drop-down list and click submit.

View Loans and Due Dates

1. Sign in to your account.
2. Select "checkouts" from the pull pull-down on the top right.

Create and Share Reading Lists

Create and share reading lists for research projects or personal interests.

1. Sign in.
2. Select the star icon to save items to a temporary list.
3. You will see the "saved items" total increase as you add items.
4. Click on "saved items."
5. Create and name your list.
6. Access and share your lists from the main account menu.