Central Texas College | Oveta Culp Hobby Library

Catalog Help

iLink Catalog

1. Enter search terms; examples:
~ cats and pet care - (keyword)
~ global warming - (subject)
~ Fitzgerald, F. Scott - (author)
~ The ABC's of Texas Wildflowers - (title)

2. Click Search to search for items.
A list of items will appear for your review
Note the call number and location of the item and the current status of the item, available or not

3. Click on Full Details for items that interest you
A location of:
~ stacks means the item should be on the shelves
~ reserve items are at the circulation desk
~ lawlib is the law library
~ not available items are checked out at this time

If viewing a long list, the next and previous links are located in the blue bar
Searching tip: When viewing an item, take note of the Subject Term links. By clicking on those links, you can locate similar titles.

Location of Materials

Stacks
~ A - G call numbers are on the main floor
~ H - L call numbers are upstairs east wing
~ M - Z call numbers are upstairs west wing
Reserves - at the circulation desk, main floor
Reference - reference section on the main floor
Some Ref KF and Ref KFT items are located in the Law Library, room 105
Periodicals - main floor, west wing

iLink Patron Features

My Account link allows you to -
~ Enter your barcode number and pin number from your library card to access your library account
~ Renew items that you have checked out. If the renew fails, then bring the item(s) to the library.
I Need Material link allows you to -
~ Place a hold on an item if it is unavailable per the catalog list
~ Request an interlibrary loan for items not located at this library
~ Make suggestions for purchases
~ Request search services

Computers

Multi-Media Lab
~ Computers for research
~ Many databases available, including periodicals and newspapers
~ Internet research
~ Curriculum software for Math and Psychology
Computers for word processing