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How to Use the UTAR Library Catalogue

Learn how to navigate the UTAR Library Catalogue (WEBPAC) efficiently to search for resources, including search tips, subject vs. keyword search, and understanding call numbers.

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How to Use the UTAR Library Catalogue

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  1. How to Use the UTAR Library Catalogue

  2. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC This session will show you briefly how to use the catalogue to search for your resources

  3. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC • What is a catalogue?  Tool to help you • What is it for?  To find what is available  To locate what is available

  4. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC http://library.utar.edu.my ? Where to start If you have a Reading Listor Recommended Reading, start with that.

  5. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC

  6. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC http://library.utar.edu.my

  7. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC http://library.utar.edu.my

  8. Search Tips Don’t key in David Spark Spark, d Don’t key in capital letters, punctuations or accent marks Don’t key in articles (a, an, the)

  9. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC What to do if you do not have a reading list or have no clue to what materials to refer to Do a keyword search

  10. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC Keyword Search: e.g. physics (find any book with these words in the title) physics Database: UTAR

  11. Read Record

  12. Complete Record

  13. Anatomy of A LC Call Number LC = Library of Congress Book title: AS & A level physics through diagrams Author: Pople, Stephen Call Number:QC32.P668 2009 1. The first line describes the subject of the book. QC32= Physic textbook 2. The second line often represents the author's surname and cutter number – P668 3. The last line indicates the date of publication. QC32 .P668 2009

  14. Arrangement of Books on Shelves 1st rack 2nd rack 3rd rack

  15. Where is it on the shelf? Write down the call number and the location: Open Shelf, Reference, Red-spot, etc QC32 .P668 2009 QC32 – Physic textbook P668 – Surname and cutter number 2009 - year of pub.

  16. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC Subject Search A subject search can be a useful approach when you do not have a specific author or title in mind but you have a general idea of the topic you would like to research. For example, type in “pollution" and then click on the search box for "SUBJECT”.

  17. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC Subject Search

  18. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC Keyword Search vs Subject Search (Southampton University Library)

  19. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC

  20. Library Catalogue = WEBPAC

  21. Need Help? We can be contacted via:

  22. Need Help? Or Visit us at • Reference Desk

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