At least once a night, a student or a faculty member come to the library looking to perform research on a number of topics. (Most recently, I have had requests for information on Monet, gay marriage, and the Civil War) Those that are brave enough to ask for help also learn exactly how to find what they're looking for; but for those who are a little shy when it comes to asking for help, here are a few frequently asked questions and answers about the Cat.
Q: What is "the Cat?"
A: The Cat is Penn State's entire catalog of books, videos, electronic resources, magazines, etc. and it can be used to locate any source at any Penn State library.
Q: How do I use the Cat?
A: You can use the Cat to search for information by keyword, author, and title, as well as by library, just by typing a general or specific topic(s) in the keyword box. You can also view an online tutorial of the Cat by logging on to http://extranet.libraries.psu.edu/instruction/tutorials.htm, and clicking on "the Cat Tutorial"
Q: Where can I find the Cat?
A: The Cat can be found by logging on to http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul.html, and clicking on "The Cat," located in the left hand corner under "Find Books."
Do you have any other questions about the Cat? If so, please comment this blog and ask me!
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