1. Searching the Library Catalogue
An Introduction
 Library and Learning Spaces
Last updated September 2016

2. To access the catalogue select Student/Staff Gateway on the University homepage, then Library

3. From the library homepage select Library Catalogue
Change this to library catalogue when get rid of old one – done!

4. You can search the catalogue for an author, a title or using keywords to describe your search
Let’s search for items on the history of
Liverpool as an example
liverpool history
Then click on Search

5. Quickly page through to find the best matches
You can do a lot with the results generated
Re-sort the list
e.g. newest first
Quickly page through to find the best matches
Refine Your Search is a lot of results, so you select to narrow the number in some way

6. Here are the ways you can choose to refine your search
NB You can also access
e-books via the catalogue

7. Another way to make your search more specific or relevant is to select Advanced Search

8. Here, other options can be selected to add to your original search for example adding an author’s name

9. Information, including where to find the item in the library, can be found in the full item record
For the full item record either click on the title or Check Availability

10. There’s a lot of information on the full record
The catalogue links to works by the same author or other similar works
You can see when copies
out on loan are due back
NB Book means it can be borrowed for 2 weeks
Note the different loan periods for each copy
You will need these details
for your reference
Check here for the location of the item
This shelfmark is the information you need to find the book on the shelf
Click Expand All to
see loan details

11. You can also save items to a list for future use
You can see (1) has appeared here. Click on the My Resources tab
A pop-up box will appear. Enter a name for the list and click Save
ASSIGNMENT 1
Click on Save to add items to your list

12. Remember – lists are temporary for that session
Remember – lists are temporary for that session. To keep the list you need to login to your personal space
Go to My Account
You have now saved this book to your list called ‘Assignment 1’
Here are the details of how to get your PIN
You need the whole number,
no space, no dash
Enter your Borrower Number here
Then enter your PIN here
Now click on Login

13. What else can I do in My Account?
Always remember to Logout when you have finished
You can renew any
or all your items
You can see what you have on loan and check due dates
You can change your PIN in Settings
You can also pay any library charges online

14. Reservations - items on loan to another borrower can be reserved
Click on Reserve this item

15. Help and support Ask us for help Library Help Point
Subject Support Points or
Tel: (Library Help Point, Sheppard-Worlock)
Tel: (Library Help Point, Creative Campus)
Tel: / 2079 (Subject Support Points)
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