Introduction to UPCatIntroduction to UPCat

This project is funded (in part) with a Library Services and Technology grant from the Institute of Museum and Library

Services administered by the Library of Michigan

What IS UPCat?What IS UPCat?

• Searchable collection of 85+ libraries• Contains 680,000+ unique titles• Contains book covers, reviews, book

excerpts, and more• Gateway to selected web resources and

MeL• Kids’ Catalog

How Do I Access UPCat?How Do I Access UPCat?

• Go to the Peter White Public Library homepage at http://www.pwpl.info

• Under Quick Links, click on the Online Catalog

Searching in UPCatSearching in UPCat

• Users can search by Author, Title, Keywords, Periodical Title, or Series

• Users can search ONLY their library or ALL 85+ Libraries

• Libraries participating in PII (patron initiated ILL) can place requests for materials at other libraries.

Root Menu Bar

The root menu bar always appears at the top of the screen in the online catalog.

Login ONCE to place multiple holds

Navigation Bar

The Navigation bar changes depending on your options as you are searching the catalog.

Search Library

Search Terms

Search Type

Search Indexes

Sample Search: Browse AuthorSample Search: Browse Author

Example of Browse Search ResultsExample of Browse Search Results

Link to titles by clicking an author’s name

Number of titles with that title or author heading

Browseable list of authors

Search ResultsSearch Results Search results for Barbara Kingsolver

Enhanced content and Reader Reviews

Icons indicating format of the item

Working with Search ResultsWorking with Search ResultsClick Details to access additional information and content

Add to a list for emailing or printing. Coming soon – users will be able to create “persistent” lists that can remain on the system.

Click to Place a Hold or Request for this item.

Access Enhanced Content and Reviews

Details ScreenDetails Screen

Call Number and item info

Link to Enhanced Content

Links to related titles

Link to Reader Reviews

A Look Inside – Enhanced ContentA Look Inside – Enhanced Content

Catalog Record TabCatalog Record Tab

Reader ReviewsReader Reviews

Add your own review

Read reviews from others

Sample Search: Global Warming Sample Search: Global Warming ALL Libraries and Title KeywordALL Libraries and Title Keyword

Search Results – Global WarmingSearch Results – Global Warming

Detailed Info with Detailed Info with Enhanced ContentEnhanced Content

Book Review and TOCBook Review and TOC

Placing a Hold Placing a Hold

Click the Place Hold Button

Place Hold ScreenPlace Hold ScreenEnter your barcode or ALT ID and PIN number.

If you don’t know your PIN number, or you’d like an ALTID, see your librarian.

Suspension dates can be added to save your place in the hold queue.

Books by Mail PilotBooks by Mail Pilot

NOTE: In the future, there will be an additional option to have the item MAILED to your home for those patrons participating in a Books by Mail Pilot Project. Be watching for additional information.

Hold Confirmation ScreenHold Confirmation Screen

My AccountMy Account

Login to your account to view and/or manage current checkouts, bills, and holds.

Enter your Barcode or Alt ID Enter your Barcode or Alt ID and PIN Number and PIN Number

Click to Display Your Information

View Current Checkouts, Bills, and HoldsView Current Checkouts, Bills, and Holds

View, Cancel, or Suspend HoldsView, Cancel, or Suspend Holds

Additonal Options on the Additonal Options on the Search/Home PageSearch/Home Page

Reading Lists, Bestsellers, and Special Collections

Search for audiobooks to be played on your computer, burn to CD, or transfer to an iPod or other portable device.

Advanced Search Option

Search MeLCat for additional titles not found in UPCat.

Power SearchPower Search

The Power Search allows you to create more complex searches using AND, OR and NOT

Use the Power Search to create more complex searches using AND, OR and NOT

Call Number Searching is also available

Recommended Reading and Best Recommended Reading and Best Seller ListsSeller Lists

Kids’ LibraryKids’ Library

Submenu for “Spooky

Select another item from the graphical menu to complete your search.

Search Results – from Kids’ CatalogSearch Results – from Kids’ Catalog

Item Details for Kids’ Catalog SearchItem Details for Kids’ Catalog Search

Call Number and shelving location of item

Links to related items and ability to browse “nearby items on shelf.”

Nearby Items on Shelf –Nearby Items on Shelf – aka Call Number Search aka Call Number Search

Find it Fast!Find it Fast!

Find it Fast is a graphical search menu for adults.

Lexile Level SearchingLexile Level Searching

• The online catalog includes a search by reading level.

• The Lexile Measure is a number indicating the reading demand of the text in terms of semantic difficulty (word frequency) and syntactic complexity (sentence length).  The Lexile scale ranges from below 200 for beginning-reader material to above 1700 for advanced text. 

Lexile ChartLexile Chart

• You can learn more about how to equate Lexile scores to reading levels by reading MetaMetrics' FAQ on the subject at http://www.lexile.com.

AR and Lexile SearchAR and Lexile Search

Sample of Lexile Search Sample of Lexile Search

Search Results from Lexile SearchSearch Results from Lexile Search

““Kept” List OptionKept” List Option

A “Keep” button is available to select items for emailing or printing.

They are placed on a “Kept” List

Working with a Kept ListWorking with a Kept List

Kept Items can be printed/emailed in a variety of formats

Bibliography

Brief Format

Other Features in UPCatOther Features in UPCat

Participating libraries can link to MeLCat, a resource sharing system for all of Michigan, or download audio books from OverDrive. New libraries can be added to either service on a regular basis.

Web ResourcesWeb Resources

• Librarians selected links to reference and other useful resources for patrons.

Web Resources – Web Resources – World Wide Web LinksWorld Wide Web Links

Contact UsContact Us

Use this option to send a question or comment to the library.

Questions?Questions?