Guide to the library catalogue

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Author search

Learn how to search for a specific author’s books by browsing an alphabetical list.

Title search Search for a specific title by browsing an alphabetical list.
Keyword search  This option enables you to use search terms such as subjects, names of authors or even dates of publication to search for library material.
Journal search  Learn how to search for a journal title in the catalogue.
Series search  Learn how to search for a specific series number by using the keyword search option.
Subject search Use the “browse” search method to search through an alphabetical list of subjects.
Limit / Refine Learn how to refine or limit searches.
Save / Print / E-mail / Basket Learn how to save, print and e-mail a search as well as how to save it in a basket.
Request a book  You can request a book that is currently on loan to someone else.
My account  View your personal lending records or renew a specific book that is due back soon.
Multibase With this option you will be able to search all library catalogues across the CALICO libraries.
Short loans How to find items reserved for short loans