Cataloguing

The Cataloguing department is responsible for cataloguing and classifying books, DVD's, videos, CD's and any other material, for all of the University Libraries, except for Winchester School of Art and the National Oceanographic Library.

In common with most libraries, there is a backlog of books waiting to be catalogued. Forms to request books 'in process' and for books 'on order' are available from library enquiry desks.  The aim is to respond to these request forms within 24 hours.  To see which books have recently been added to stock log onto Webcat and under 'Library Information' click on 'more information', then click on the 'New Books' icon.

Books at binding

The Cataloguing department is responsible for book repairs and binding.  If you require a book for which the current location is 'at binding' , please fill out a 'Books at Binding' request form, available from library enquiry desks.

University of Southampton theses

The Cataloguing department also catalogues the University of Southampton theses. These include Ph.D., D.M., Eng.D., Ed.D., D.Clin. Psychol., D.Clin.P., D.Ed Psychol., M.Phil., M.Sc.(Ed) and M.A.(Ed.) dissertations.

Theses requirements

For doctoral theses (Ph.D., D.M., Eng.D., Ed.D., D.Clin.Psychol., D.Clin.P., D.Ed.Psychol.) we require:

  • 1 hardbound copy
  • 1 title-page
  • 1 abstract

For M.Phils:

  • 1 hardbound copy

For M.Sc.(Ed) and M.A.(Ed.):

  • 1 flushboard copy

If a restriction is required for a Ph.D. thesis for copyright, patent etc. reasons, the theses must be accompanied by a letter from the supervisor, giving dates and the duration of the restriction.

For further information on M.Phils and all Doctoral theses please consult the Completion of Research Degree Candidature booklet available online.

Useful links

Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Emma Dowling. Principal Library Assistant - Cataloguing
Tel. +44 (0)23 8059 2406; email elc1@soton.ac.uk

Mike Chisholm. Head of Cataloguing
Tel. +44 (0)23 8059 9287; email  mic@soton.ac.uk