Using the Virtual Catalog

How to log in to the catalog:

Ø Click on the link to the Virtual Catalog from the Web catalog.

Ø Enter your patron barcode and select a pick up location from the drop down list

Ø Click the start button:

To begin a search:

Ø On the patron main menu click on the Search/Request button:

Ø Select either a title, author or ISBN (international standard book number) search

by clicking in the correct button: Title Author ISBN

Ø Be as specific as possible with the terms you enter.

The Combined Results Screen:

Ø To sort the order of works, click on either author or title, or publication year.

Ø To look at details on a specific work, click on the title underlined in blue.

Ø Choose a network to view availability.

Ø To request a specific item, click on the Request button:

The Create Request Screen:

Ø Confirm your name and pick up location

Ø Check the need by date (default is one month) and adjust as needed

Ø Check the email address that is defaulted from your patron record and change it if you want the pick up notice to go to a different email address.

Ø Add notes only if they are absolutely necessary for you to obtain the correct volume or edition

Ø Notes slow down requests

The Request will be confirmed and assigned a system generated request number.

Print the Request Confirmed screen or make a note of the request number for future inquiries while your request is active.

Reviewing Requests:

Ø Outstanding (but not completed) Requests may be viewed by clicking on the Review Your Requests button: from the patron Main Menu.

Ø Click on the title to see more details.

Ø You may cancel a request that is status pending

Please see your librarian for further assistance with the Virtual Catalog.