WebCat tutorial

WebCat is the Library's catalogue, and these two tutorials will give you a good grounding in using it effectively - an essential skill if you are to make the most of the Library's resources. There are also a series of podcasts (PowerPoint slideshows with audio narration).

Part 1: Basic

Coverage includes:

  • Author and title searching
  • Subject searching
  • Placing holds (recalling books, requesting books from other sites)
  • Journal/periodical searching

Part 1: videos

Part 2: Advanced

Coverage includes:

  • Searching by book series
  • Finding related books
  • Marking and emailing books
  • Browsing by call number
  • ISBN searching
  • Checking other catalogues

Part 2: videos

  • Placing inter-library loan requests