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Earle Hoffman Library 

QUICK SEARCHING THE CATALOGUE

 

QUICK SEARCH: The online catalogue can be viewed by clicking on the image below:
 
 
 
STEP 1:
  • Click on the above link (on Community’s web page) to access the Library catalogue and the following page will display.

 
 
 
STEP 2 :
  • Recently catalogued items will scroll across the screen. You can click on an item of interest: OR
  • You can search for a general topic – enter words in the search bar and click on the ‘magnifying glass’ symbol:
 
  • And the following results will display:  

  • Click on the item of interest and the following result will display:

STEP 3 :
  • Using this display you can:
    • Identify the status of the item (AVAILABLE)
    • Locate where the item is held in the collection (296.7)
    • Click on the author’s name to see other works by this author
    • Click on ‘Your Library’ for a general look at items held in the collection
    • Click on More options – to see source of downloaded information
    • The LibraryThing option will open – but only the Library Administrator is able to access this part of the catalogue.
STEP 4 :
  • To borrow an item of interest:
  • Make a note of the item details and email the office (actadmin@actjc.org.au). AND/OR call into the Centre during office hours.
  • The office staff will complete the loan process.
 

​​​NOTE: Loan periods:​​​​​​​

Community members – 4 week loan period and can be renewed once. Items then need to be checked-in on the system and if no reservation has been placed on the item – then can be re-borrowed after the previous reservation is returned.
 
Non-Community members – 2 week loan period. Items then need to be checked-in on the system and if no reservation has been placed on the item – then can be re-borrowed.

 

Thu, 5 December 2024 4 Kislev 5785