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How do I use the catalogue (Library Search) to find resources in the library?
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Library Search, the University’s Library Catalogue is the key to discovering resources in the Library. Library Search is divided into 4 search scopes Everything, BU Library Collections, Articles Search and Bangor E-Resources.
The relevant search scope can be selected either from the drop down menu at the end of the search box
or by selecting the relevant scope that appears beneath the search box as you type in your search terms
Everything: Searches all the collections, both print and electronic and can be expanded to include citations where no full text access is available
BU Library Collections: Searches for all materials held by Bangor University including books, e-books, bibliographic databases, journal titles, DVDs, CDs, theses and music scores
Articles search: Searches for journal and newspaper articles as well as conference proceedings and book chapters
Bangor E-Resources: Searches for e-books, e-journals, databases and a number of digitised Bangor PhD theses
To find books, you should select the "BU Library Collections" scope, Type as much information as you have about your book into the search box including words in the title and the author name, then press enter.
When you find an item in Library Search, if it is available to borrow, it will display an Available at status with the location and call number listed. Click on the Available at link to view multiple copies. Note down the location and call number to help you find the book on the shelf. The location will tell you in which library you will find the book and in which section. The call number is the system we use to find the book on the shelf.
If you click on an item's title in your search results it will show you more information about the item and include searchable subject terms, useful if the sytem has not returned many results.
If your search has retrieved too many items, you can refine by using the limiters on the right of the screen (for example) items housed in a particular library, or those published after a given date.
You can also limit your results to e-books only, by performing your search as above and then using the filters on the right of the screen, Resource Type: Books and E-Books and Show Only: Online Access
If you want to keep a record of your search, you can save items by pinning them to your favourites (clicking the pin icon) and export your search results to your e-mail address or favourite Reference Management tool. Your 'favourites' is a personalised area of the Library Search interface, where you are able to store a list of books and articles and search strategies. You will need to sign in to Library Search to enable all features. You can export your favourites to email or a Reference Manager by clicking on the three dots which will reveal your export options.
If you want to find items on a particular reading list for a certain module, you can do this by clicking on the Reading List link on the left side of the Library Catalogue home page,
and then typing in your module title or module code and selecting the current year of study.
