Using WestCat

This module covers how to search the library catalog.

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

  • recognize that the 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
  • identify the location of books or journals
  • read a call number and use it to find items in the library
  • check your library account online
 
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Resources for Librarians and Educators, Credits
Original WSU Searchpath material © 2003 by the WSU Board of Governors. WSU Searchpath is based upon Searchpath © by the Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University which 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.