Your library catalogue

Library catalogue.

To help library users find and access resources, your catalogue needs up-to-date information that makes sense to them. Find out about good cataloguing services and practices, and how to get the most out of your library system.

Contents

Scanner and keyboard.

Cataloguing your library collection

Students and teachers can find resources more easily if you use a standardised source of catalogue records. Get help and advice about adding, understanding and amending the catalogue records in your school library collection.
Record manager.

Understanding catalogue records

When you're working with catalogue records it helps to understand what all the information means, including the technical terms and abbreviations.
Student librarian at an OPAC computer.

Choosing an Integrated Library System (ILS)

An Integrated Library System (ILS) gives you access to and manages the resources in your library. It helps users find resources for reading, teaching and learning, as well as managing cataloguing, borrowing and other functions.
Using OPAC in the library.

Using the full functionality of your Integrated Library System (ILS)

​Find out how to get the most out of your Integrated Library System (ILS). See how your ILS supports teaching and learning in your school, as well as managing the circulation of your resources.​
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Your library catalogue