Using WestCat

This module covers how to search the Kent Library Catalog.

When you have completed this module you should be able to:

  • recognize that the Kent Library Catalog contains more than books

  • find books on a topic using a Keyword search

  • find books by title, author, or subject heading

  • find journals by using a Journal Title search and E-journal Portal

  • identify the location of books or journals

  • read a call number and use it to find items in the library

  • find an item placed on reserve using a Course Reserves search

 
Resources for Librarians and Educators, Credits
Original Searchpath material © 2001-2002 by the Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University. Searchpath incorporates material from TILT, a tutorial developed by the Digital Information Literacy Office for the University of Texas System Digital Library, © 1998-2002. This material may be reproduced, distributed, or incorporated only subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Searchpath Open Publication License.