What Is the Library Catalog?
Library Catalog is the collection finding and location tool for ALL of the 9 Vanderbilt Libraries.
You can use it to find:
- Books
- DVDs & Videos
- Periodical Titles ( but not individual articles)
- Reserve materials
- and more...
Your Library Account
You can access your library account to renew books, check due dates, etc. by using your VUnet ID & password.
For more detailed instructions, see the online handout.
Subject Searching
Step 1: Start your search process by brainstorming a list of keywords that describe the main concepts of your topic or question.
Step 2: Use these keywords for your initial searches.
Step 3: Use the Subject Heading links in the Library Catalog record to narrow your search.
Step 4: You may also want to try a "starts with" "in subject" search in Library Catalog with your keywords.
