There are two ways to access ValleyCat, the online catalog of the San Joaquin Valley Library System. Which method is right for you will depend on your PC hardware, your Internet connection, and your patience. 4.05 Other browser versions may encounter trouble, see chart below for advice regarding your web browser. You may follow the link above for basic ValleyCat, or connect to a configuration designed for an individual system member library. Special features include the index to the Bakersfield Californian and local organizations directory through the Kern County ValleyCat, and the index to the Coalinga Record on the Coalinga-Huron ValleyCat.
Local holdings display first and hold pickup locations are are tailored to the member libraries.
It may take several minutes for the Java applets to load on a dial-up Internet connection. We do not recommend use of ValleyCat Web with Internet connections slower than 28.8 or with PC processors lower than Pentium 75. If you have a slower PC, be prepared for lengthy waits while using ValleyCat Web. Please see the note below regarding access to Infotrac . If you experience problems connecting to ValleyCat Web, please read the Troubleshoooting tips below.