Citations of recently published journal articles are regularly added to the DWIL database. Material in the OPAC is searchable by the standard author, title, and subject familiar to card catalog users, and by call number and keyword. Keyword searching enables authors and titles, authors and subjects, or multiple subjects to be combined. DWIL has author, title, subject, and keyword search functions for finding journal article citations. Dial-in access is available with a personal computer, using a modem and communications software.
Personal assistance is available at any of the library reference or service desks.
Online help screens also provide explanations of search techniques. Through generous gifts from the Our Sunday Visitor Foundation, a major project is underway in Mullen Library to preserve the valuable books and periodicals of the Canon Law collection. Brittle paper severely limits the useful life of these titles. Microfilming has assured their continued availability. In the second phase of the project, repair and rebinding of the entire reference collection housed in the Canon Law Seminar Room is underway.