It is the gateway into the library's collection. Use Library Catalogs to locate published materials at the University of Texas at Austin or at other libraries. Classes on effectively using both versions are offered theough the Electronic Information Classes series. An Online User's Guide is also available. For items published prior to 1984 it is advisable to search both the online and the card catalogs.
New acquisitions are only accessible in the online catalog.
Back to the top. To find the correct heading for your research topic, use the Library of Congress Subject Headings , a bright red four-volume set located near the card catalog, and behind the reference desk. Most library catalogs are searchable remotely. A few of the more prominent ones are listed here as examples. To access a more comprehensive list go to the UT Library's link for Online Catalogs .