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Using the Library Catalogue
The Catalogue search options are Search, Advanced search, and Reading lists. The My loans button links to your loan details and Help provides access to guidance in using the catalogue effectively.
1. Finding books – Search the catalogue
This type of search finds records using keywords located anywhere in a record. It also provides searching options from pull-down menus. If you are looking for the book
Marshall, Lorraine A. & Rowland, Frances 2006, A guide to learning independently, 4th edn. Pearson Longman, Frenchs Forest, NSW.
you can search in a number of ways. The simplest search is for both author and title in the one search. In the 1st Search for box, type in the author's surname and any keywords (in any order)
marshall learning independently then select 
From the Search in box select:
Click on 
1.1 Display & location
From the list of titles displayed, click on any title to see where you can find the book. Clicking on Detailed record will provide more information about the title.
Location: Gippsland Library Branch 
where book is held
Call Number: 378.170281 M368G 2006 
Call number
Number of Items: 16 
Number of copies at this branch
Status: available 
Copies out on loan, date due
To look at a number of entries, click on 
and 
to move through the list.
2. Finding books by subject
Click on 
You can also search for books on a topic: illegal immigration, for example. In the 1st Search for box type any keyword/s. Omit words "the, and, or":
illegal immigration then select 
From the Search in box select 
Click on 
3. Reading Lists
Many subjects now have their reading lists (Including their Course Reserve material) on the catalogue. To view them, click on 
. You can then search by Unit Code or browse alphabetically.
4. Limits
Limits may be used to restrict your search by library location, year, language, type of material (e.g. book, journal, etc.). Limits can be set before or after you begin a search.
Click on 
Select appropriate limits and then click on 
NOTE: Search limits will remain in effect until you specifically clear them or until you close your browser. To clear limits click on 
or click on 
5. Finding Journals
A journal can also be called a periodical, a serial, a magazine, or a newspaper.
Click on 
From the Search in box select Journal title. Type in the EXACT title but OMIT the initial article (The, a, an, etc).
If you are looking for the journal Australian journal of zoology
In the box provided, type
Australian journal of zoology
Click on 
Click on the required journal to display location and holdings details. NOTE: this also displays journals available electronically.
6. My loans
Click on 
to obtain your personal information, including items on loan, any items you have requested, and any fines and fees. Monash staff and students MUST use their AuthCate username and password. All others use their library barcode as username and last name as password. Due to personal details being displayed on the My loans page, you must make sure you logout when using public access computers.
7. Loan requests
Library patrons may place online recalls for books that are currently on loan or at another campus.
To place a HOLD, display the item, click on 
and provide your details in the boxes
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Authcate username
Authcate passwordChoose HOLD, then click OK
You will then be asked to confirm your request by Selecting Any copyor Any copy at(select from the drop down menu).
Very important! You must specify the "Pickup" location from the drop down menu. The default is the Matheson Library Loans.
Click on 
8. Hints and tips
If you want more assistance in using the catalogue, see 
or 
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