Library Catalogues
Follow the link below to connect to the Library Catalogue:
LIBRARY
VOYAGER CATALOGUE
Please
read Voyager Catalogue Notes before using.
TERMINOLOGY
Patron Information
Your reader record, showing loans and requests. You can cancel requests from here. Use your barcode number and surname to log in to your patron request. NB: DO NOT PRESS RETURN AFTER ENTERING THE BARCODE! Use mouse or tab key to move down to the surname box. Always logoff afterwards if you go into your patron details on a public machine.
Searching:
See above for link to Voyager help. Tips to narrow your search: enclose word-string in " " to search for it as a complete phrase. Put + before each term to retrieve only records containing all those terms.
Full Details:
Click on the title of the record to see full details and holdings to obtain the classmark (call no), loan status amd whether the item is currently on loan (charged= on loan, not charged= not on loan)
Reserving Books:
Click on Request at the top of the page and enter patron details as prompted
Hold: the book will be kept for you on return
Recall: the book will be recalled for you
Short Loan: items bookable in advance (One Day loan, Library Only, CD-ROMS, Videos, CD's)
On the Request Form:
Barcode: your ticket barcode. NB: select the item (where applicable) and (for Short Loans) the date and times when you want it BEFORE entering your barcode.
Short Loan Calendar:
Select an end time (RH column) as well as a start time. NB: if you will want a One Day Loan overnight, book it up to closing time on the day you want to borrow it.
If you have any problems using the catalogue, or putting in your username and barcode, please contact the library staff.
Distance learners and long-distance postgraduates who are having problems accessing the catalogue should contact the library or email Kathy Miles, explaining any problems they are having in using it.
