The Resources Centre has a WebOPAC (online public access catalogue) which enables you to discover what is available, where it is located and whether it is currently available to borrow. It also allows members to check their own loans, reservations and fines. The WebOPAC may be accessed by :
• Scrolling down until you see 'Heritage IV' on the left of the screen.
• Selecting 'Click to enter library'
• Clicking 'Go' to retrieve the search screen
Instructions and Information:
• Logging on
• Searching the Online Catalogue
• Search Results
• Reader Account
• Errors
It is not necessary to log on to the system to search the library catalogue. Members of the Resources Centre will need to log on if they would like to reserve books or use other additional features. To log on you will need to enter the membership number (Reader Code) on your library card and a PIN. You will need to request a PIN from either Centre, or by e-mail. You must keep your PIN in a safe place. If you lose your PIN please contact the Resources Centre to request a new one.
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There are two types of search facility available:
General Search - provides a simple search in which you may enter the name of the author, the title of a resource or keywords. Words such as "A" "The" "is" are stop words and therefore need to be removed from a title in order to search. To perform the search enter one or more words in the box and press enter.
• Refining the search: You may refine your search by putting the title in inverted commas or by using AND or AND NOT, for example Jesus AND disciples.
• Widening the search: You may widen you search by adding an asterisk(*) to the end of the word, for example child* would include child, children, children's.
Advanced Search - provides a more refined search. In addition to the refining and widening approaches provided by the General Search you may also choose a field or a medium. Fields include author, title or class number. Medium includes book, CD, videocassette, journal, and poster.
Additional help with searching the Online catalogue - For additional help on either search facility please click on the question mark at the top right corner of the screen.
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Search Results are displayed in two forms:
• Brief Results show a list of the resources available. You may select the precise form of the results displayed including location and status (availability) by selecting a ‘display format’ prior to your search. The green arrows at the top of the screen enable you to move down the list as required. If you would like to look at detailed record of an item click on the title to retrieve further details.
• Full Results show the detailed record for each item including the site location and availability. It is possible to retrieve all the results in detailed form by selecting 'Full Results'. The green arrows enable you to examine one record at a time.
Output (Printing/Emailing/Saving results)
Members can select the required items from the list on the screen and choose to print or email the list of selected items:
• Click on the box to the far right of the title to select the item (you may select as many items as you wish).
• Select 'Output' from the Toolbar.
• Choose the output format you require from the list provided, either print or email.
• Select the display format, either brief results or full record.
• Choose either selected items, all results or a range of results from the Options given.
• Click OK. You will then be given a preview of the results.
• Select Print or Email from the Toolbar.
Shopping Basket
This enables users to select records from the searches that they undertake and save them to a 'shopping basket' of records to use again in the future (either in the same search session or the next time they log on). It is possible to add a range of results or an individual record to the Shopping Basket.
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Resources Centre members have access to a number of features by logging on to their Reader Account using their Membership Number (found on the back of the membership card) and a PIN given by Resources Centre staff. The features include:
Current Loans
Members may check the status of current loans including titles, due date and renewals.
Renewals
Items may only be renewed ONCE unless a special request is made to the Director.
Reservations
If the item is on loan it is possible to place a reservation:
• Select the title you require
• Click on the title to retrieve the detailed result
• Click Reserve
• If you are not already logged on enter your membership number (see your membership card) and PIN (obtained from Resources Centre staff)
• Confirmation of your reservation will be displayed.
• You will be notified by email or telephone when the item becomes available.
• Reserved items will held for 10 working days and then returned into the stock.
Checking Reservations
You may check the status of your reservations by clicking the ‘Reader Information’ button on the tool bar. Click on the ‘Reservations’ tab for details of your current reservations.
Cancelling Reservations
If you need to cancel a reservation please contact the Resources Centre.
Requesting an available item
If there is a copy of the title you require available at either site you will need to request that the item be held for you, or transferred to your preferred site by contacting the Resources Centre by phone or email. Requests are held for a maximum of ten days.
Loan History
Details of previous loans may be reviewed by clicking the ‘History’ tab within the Reader Record.
Charges
It is possible to examine the record of your recent fines by selecting the ‘Charges’ tab within your Reader Record.
Areas of Interest
You may view all items that have recently been added the library and belong to your chosen area of interest. You can add one or more subjects, so that any new items in those subject area are displayed in future. You may choose your areas of interest as described:
• Click Edit Subjects
• Either: enter a keyword and click 'get subjects' or leave the box empty and click 'get subjects'. This will bring up an alphabetical list of common subjects from which you may choose your areas of interest.
• Click 'add subject'
• The subject will then appear in the box marked ‘Your subjects’
• Click the button at the bottom of the screen to confirm
The system will automatically record any new additions within your 'Areas of Interest' on your Reader Account.
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Occasionally you may find errors on our database. We are constantly reviewing data entry to ensure it is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you encounter any errors.
If you have any problems with the website please contact us as soon as possible using the form below:
Contact Form
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