Brant Library Launches New Catalogue

You asked and we listened. Our brand new, mobile-friendly online catalogue is here!

Our new online catalogue offers:

1. Smarter searching: see the most relevant results first, and narrow your search quickly and easily. No more scrolling through alternate editions and unrelated titles!
2. Better browsing: discover what's new, what's on order, staff picks, popular titles, and much more!
3. Personal features to make your library, your way: select your preferred pickup location, add personal reviews, build lists, and share your favourites with the community! 

Create your account

When logging in for the first time, you will be asked to create an account. Use your Brant Library card and PIN to complete the quick online account setup form. 

Create a username:

• Once your account is set up, you can log in with your library card number or username

Provide your email address:

• This is helpful when using the "Forgot Password" feature
• We will never send you unsolicited emails

Your library dashboard includes:

• Your account information
• Current checkouts
• Holds and In-Transit items
• Your shelves and lists (click here to watch a video tutorial on how to import your lists)
• and so much more!

Searching and borrowing

Searching for materials has never been easier. Type what you're looking for into the search bar at the top of the screen and get the most relevant results first. Instead of 10 listings for the same title, all book formats will be grouped together so you can find what you want faster.

Placing holds

Item availability is now easier to see with colour-coded text: green for available items and red for items you'll have to place on hold. 

Place holds directly from your search results! If you always use the same Library branch, select it as your preferred location and turn on One-Click Holds. This allows you to place holds and have them sent to your home branch in just one click! 

From your Library Dashboard, manage your current checkouts and holds. Renew items, pause holds if you're going on vacation, change your pickup location, and more!

Account privacy

The catalogue has many great features that allow you to share what you're reading, watching, and loving. Before you get started, it's important to understand what you're sharing publicly and what is kept private.

Always private:

• Current checkouts, holds, and fines
• Your PIN/password
• Your borrowing history, if you've turned it on

Public activity that can be made private:

• Your activity feed, which includes comments, ratings, etc.

• Any books you add to your Completed, For Later, or In Progress shelves

• For help with your privacy settings, please speak directly to branch staff. We're always happy to help!

Get social

After you review your privacy settings, start connecting with library users in your community, rate and comment on materials in the catalogue, tell us what you've loved, and more!

Questions?

For more information about our online catalogue, call us at 519-442-2433 anytime from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.