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Search in the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)

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The LRC catalogue is available on and off campus:

 Web address: http://opac.nescot.ac.uk.  Direct access from Weblearn.  The computer dedicated to OPAC use in the LRC, next to the Welcome Desk.

For more information, please contact the LRC Welcome Desk (020 8394 3175) or email LRC@nescot.ac.uk

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ďƒ˜ STEP 1 Basic search Use the tab called Search to locate materials by title or subject, by entering some keywords in the search box.

To search by author, enter the last name followed by the first name (if known):

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ďƒ˜ STEP 2 Search results Then you get a list of results that match your search.

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ďƒ˜ STEP 3 Item record When you find a resource you would like, click on the title to see the details.

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 STEP 4 Bibliographic details The top half of the entry is a description of the item: title, author, publisher, year and place of publication and edition. You will need this information for your bibliography and reference list. (See guide ‘How to… reference at Nescot’).

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 STEP 5 Copy/Holding Information The bottom half of the entry shows information relating to each copy of the item, such as the class number to locate it on the shelf, the loan length, whether copies are in or out and, if they are all out, the opportunity to reserve the item when it is returned. (See guide ‘How to… reserve an item’).

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) Reigate Road Ewell, Epsom Surrey KT17 3DS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Telephone Welcome desk: 020 8394 3175 Help desk: 020 8394 3055 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

E-mail LRC@nescot.ac.uk ...............................................................................................................

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