Using the catalogue
How do I search for something?
To do a quick search, simply enter a word or a number of words you would like to find, select the area you would like to search in, then click the OK button. Records will be found if all the words you entered are in the area you selected for your search. If your search is successful a page of records will be displayed showing brief details. Click on a title link to display full details including location and status details.
You can also perform the following searches:
Title Search allows you to search for words in the title or series title and also allows you to browse through titles beginning with certain words.
Author Search allows you to search for words in an author's name.
Subject Search allows you to search for words in a subject heading and also allows you to browse through subjects beginning with some text.
Advanced Search allows you to perform more complicated searches.
Can I save my search results?
You can save your search results by selecting the records you’d like to keep from your search, then click the ‘Save records’ button. To retrieve your saved results, click the My SavedList button on the left-hand side of the screen. You can then email or download the results.
How do I place a reservation on a title?
You will need to have registered a PIN in order to login and place reservations online. Once you have found the title you are searching for, select the record and click on the Place Reservation button. Enter your details and click Place reservation.
Can I see what books I currently have on loan?
You will need to have registered a PIN in order to login and check what titles you currently have on loan. Enter your ID (your borrower card number) and PIN and select Login. Click on the Current Loans button.
Can I renew any of my loans online?
You will need to have registered a PIN in order to login and renew your loans. Enter your ID (your borrower card number) and PIN and select Login. Click on the Current Loans button, and then select the titles you wish to renew. Click the Renew Selections button, or, if you wish to renew all your loans, simply click the Renew All button. You will only be able to renew items if there are no reservations on the title. You cannot renew loans on CDs or DVDs.
To do a quick search, simply enter a word or a number of words you would like to find, select the area you would like to search in, then click the OK button. Records will be found if all the words you entered are in the area you selected for your search. If your search is successful a page of records will be displayed showing brief details. Click on a title link to display full details including location and status details.
You can also perform the following searches:
Title Search allows you to search for words in the title or series title and also allows you to browse through titles beginning with certain words.
Author Search allows you to search for words in an author's name.
Subject Search allows you to search for words in a subject heading and also allows you to browse through subjects beginning with some text.
Advanced Search allows you to perform more complicated searches.
Can I save my search results?
You can save your search results by selecting the records you’d like to keep from your search, then click the ‘Save records’ button. To retrieve your saved results, click the My SavedList button on the left-hand side of the screen. You can then email or download the results.
How do I place a reservation on a title?
You will need to have registered a PIN in order to login and place reservations online. Once you have found the title you are searching for, select the record and click on the Place Reservation button. Enter your details and click Place reservation.
Can I see what books I currently have on loan?
You will need to have registered a PIN in order to login and check what titles you currently have on loan. Enter your ID (your borrower card number) and PIN and select Login. Click on the Current Loans button.
Can I renew any of my loans online?
You will need to have registered a PIN in order to login and renew your loans. Enter your ID (your borrower card number) and PIN and select Login. Click on the Current Loans button, and then select the titles you wish to renew. Click the Renew Selections button, or, if you wish to renew all your loans, simply click the Renew All button. You will only be able to renew items if there are no reservations on the title. You cannot renew loans on CDs or DVDs.