This tutorial will teach you how to use TOPCAT, the library's online catalog.
When you have completed this section you will be able to:
Locate TOPCAT and understand the function of an online catalog
Identify the parts of a TOPCAT record
Recognize
that TOPCAT contains more than just books
Conduct basic searches in TOPCAT
Understand the difference between a keyword and subject searching
Understand how to combine multiple terms when searching
Request materials from other SWITCH libraries
Read a call number and use it to find items in the library
Access your library account
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