What is a catalogue record and how do I find it?

In addition to the information you see in the list of search results, you can find more in-depth information about an item in its full catalogue record.

Click on an item's title in the list of results to display the full catalogue record.

What information is in a full catalogue record?

The full catalogue record has more in-depth information about an item, including:

• DESCRIPTION: information on the physical dimensions of an item; number of pages; inclusion of maps, diagrams, and/or illustrations.
• CONT/SUM (contents/summary): a brief summary of the item, helping you to gain a greater understanding of its nature and scope.
  • This may include a list of chapters, which helps you understand the structure of the item.
• LC SUBJECT: lists subject categories the item is catalogued by.
  • Click on the subject heading to find additional materials from this category.
• CALL NUMBER: this number helps you physically locate an item within a library branch.
• QR CODE: you can scan this code to keep a digital record of the item.

An example of a full catalogue record is below.