1. Navigation Menu
- New Search- Clear the previous search and resets fro a new on.
- All I-Share Libraries-I-Share allows you to many of the resources of 91 Illinois libraries that belong to CARLI.
- Browse-A browse search returns an alphabetical list (based on the type of browse selected and the search terms specified by the user).
- Journal List- Generates a full journal list that includes both electronic and physical journals held by the library. You can limit results to electronic or physical results with the Availability feature.
- Course Reserves-The Reserve Collection provides access to paper and electronic items needed for class assignments, or in high demand. We offer faculty a traditional model ERes.
- Ask A Librarian-We answer all kinds of questions, help you access and use our resources, and refer you to other departments and offices. Reach us by Phone, Email, Text Message, and Chat.
- History Functions-Search History -This tab displays all of your searches for the current session and allows you to manage your current session's searches.
- My Favorites Page (pin)-The My Favorites page, which is accessed by clicking the My Favorites pin button
- Sign-in- Users can log in to save citations and see My My Account features (Loans, Requests, Fines, +Blocks).
- Menu-This menu will show your Saved Items, My Account (account information), and Search History.
2. How does this work?
Gives information about what materials you can find and borrow from WIU and other libraries, information for saving citations, and access to the sign-in page.
3. Search scopes
Search scopes allow users to access various content in their home institution or any other member institution. In addition to searching the main WestCat catalog, which contains many of the WIU library materials, you can can search some collections individually, including the music and curriculum libraries, the I-Share Libraries, the course reserves, and specialized collections such as the Leibovitz Holocaust Collection. You can even search the Popular Reading books for downtime enjoyment!
4.Where can I get help?
This takes you to the Ask A Librarian page where you can contact us in a variety of ways including, phone, Email, and text message. You are also encouraged to contact or visit the Reference Desk for further assistance. We can answer questions, provide instruction in how to access and utilize the library's varied information resources (both electronic and print), and refer you to other helpful contacts both in the University Libraries and beyond.
