Catalogue tips

Basic Searches

Start a Basic Search

Enter your search words in the box at the top of the screen
Click Search

More Basic Search options

Use arrow at Everything to choose a specific library holdings only
Use arrow at All Fields to choose a search, e.g. Title, Author, Subject

Search Results

You will be taken to the results screen. This will show:

a list of results
options to refine your search
your search words will be highlighted in yellow
Click on the tab to see e-Resource results

Click on the item title to see:

Item details: publisher & date, subjects etc
Availability: Library held, shelf location (collection), type of material, status
Summary - more information about the item
Excerpts - for some items
Google Preview - for some items
Clicking on 'Select an Option' arrow will give you more options. (NB: Printing is disabled on all catalogue computers)

Refine Search

Lots of items found in your search? Refine your search results by ticking the left hand Limit Search Results menu.

Eg: If you are looking for a DVD only, tick the DVD box and click 'Include' to omit all other results.

Do I use my library card?

Sometimes. You need to enter your library barcode number and your pin number (usually the last four digits of your library barcode number) to access and manage your account, view online research resources (from outside the library), place a hold, make a temporary list or to see if you've had an item out before.

What do I need to do before I can download an eBook/eAudioBook to my tablet or smart phone?

You will need to download the BorrowBox app for Bolinda eBooks/eAudiobooks and/or the ePlatform app for Wheelers eBooks (library barcode and pin number are required for this). For IOS devices go to the Apple App Store or for Android devices to the Google Play Store.

What if I can't find what I'm looking for?

If you've searched the catalogue and it looks like we don't have what you're after, we may still be able to help! If it's a new or recently released item, chances are we'll be happy to purchase a copy for the library... so please feel free to suggest a purchase.

If we aren't able to purchase the item, we may still be able to borrow a copy from another library on your behalf.

Where do I find out more?

Click on the HELP button and it will take you to the help pages for Enterprise, the software behind Kōtui. It has some helpful tips, or ask a librarian.