How do I set or reset my password so I can manage my and renew account online?
Answer
LIBRARY ACCOUNT PASSWORD TUTORIAL
Purpose: This tutorial shows you how to set or reset your Library account password.
IF STARTING FROM the MCU Research Library website: Click on the Library Catalog Search button in the menu, then go to STEP 1.
IF STARTING FROM the Online Library Catalog: Go to STEP 1.
STEP 1: On the online Library Catalog home page, click on SIGN IN in the upper right corner
STEP 2: Click on ACCOUNT NUMBER
STEP 3: Click on NEED HELP SIGNING IN?
STEP 4: Click on RESET YOUR PASSWORD
STEP 5: Enter your library account number in the USER ID box and click SEND.
If you use an email address, make sure it's the same one that you used to register for your account. You can enter one or the other -- you do not have to enter both.
STEP 6: Check your email account for an email from mcu_grc_virtual@usmcu.edu, with the subject line RESET PASSWORD
STEP 7: Click on the link in the email and enter a new password. Click SEND
STEP 8: Go back to the online Library Catalog and sign in. If you successfully signed in, your name will appear in the upper right corner.
STEP 9: Click on your name to see a drop-down menu showing your account features.
OPTIONAL - HOW TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD WHEN LOGGED IN
If you want to change your password while logged in to your account, click on the LIBRARY CARD link
Then click on PERSONAL DETAILS
Click on UPDATE LOGIN CREDENTIALS
Enter your old password and create a new one.
If you don't remember your old password, you'll need to log out and reset your password (see STEP 1).
[This information is current as of 1 August 2025. POC: Virtual Branch]