Keyword Search

When searching the catalogue for cataloguing purposes the Numeric Search should be preferred over the Keyword Search. Libraries that catalogue non-bibliographic items (laptops, museum passes, cake pans, etc.) that don’t use standard identifiers, like ISBN, may need to use the Keyword Search when adding additional items to these records.

  1. To search the catalogue for holdings select CatalogingSearch the Catalog (Experimnental).

    Catalogue Menu
  2. When searching for cataloguing purposes it is important to ensure that you search the entire consortium.

    Search Library
  3. Select the Keyword Search tab. It will be open by default if it’s set as your Default Search Pane.

    Keyword Search screen
  4. Enter your search criteria and click Search.

    Keyword Search screen
  5. Your results are displayed. Refer to the section called “Viewing Search Results for Cataloguing Purposes” for information on determining which result to add your holding to.

    two search results

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