How To Find Books

Our online library catalog allows you to locate material (books, CDs, DVDs, etc.) at all three MPL locations.

To find an item, follow these easy steps:

  1. Log on to MPL's online catalog.
  2. In the search box, enter the title, author, or subject keyword.
  3. Click on the “Go” button.
  4. The catalog will retrieve a list of item titles. Click on the title you’d like to locate.
  5. Arrive at the item record. Scroll to the bottom of the record for the “Copy/Holding Information” box.

This box contains four bits of information that will lead you to the item you are looking for:

copy/holding info

Location – the MPL location (Main, Lark, or Palm View) where the item is currently shelved
Collection – the general section in the library where the item can be found
Call No. – the specific number on the spine of the item
Status – whether the item is checked out, available (on the shelf), or not yet on the shelf

For further assistance, contact the reference desk of your preferred library location. Or Book A Librarian for a free, one-on-one help session.