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Catalog Help: Frequently Asked (and Answered) Questions on Using the Catalog

The library's catalog, called Evergreen, is shared by the 36 libraries that make up the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC). The Chelmsford Library and MVLC have created help pages that explain how to use the catalog, as well as highlight some of its features.

Catalog Help Topics

• Basic Search
• Advanced Search
• My Account
• Using Bookbags
• Placing a Hold
• What is a Password/PIN and how do I get one?
• How do I see more information about items?
• Patron Information Privacy: Chelmsford Library's Policy & MVLC's Policy

We'll add more information to our Catalog Help page as it is developed.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need more help with any aspect of the catalog, please contact the Reference Desk at askus@mvlc.org or 978-256-5521 x211.

Catalog Help: Using and Sharing Bookbags

One of the features of our new Evergreen catalog is the "Bookbag" function. This lets you create different lists within your account, so you can track or share your activity or interests.

You can create as many bookbags as you like, use them for whatever you like, and add as many items to them as you like.

Ideas for Bookbags

• Books you've read, movies you've seen, etc
• Books you'd like to read, movies you'd like to see, etc
• Your Top Ten favorite movies, etc
• Lists divided by genre (ie, mystery books, history books, etc)
• List of items for other people (ie, books Mom would enjoy)
• Wish list for gifts

For instructions on how to create, use, and share bookbags, visit our Catalog Help: Using Bookbags page - or, contact the Reference Desk at askus@mvlc.org or 978-256-5521 x211.