Library Search is the new Library system available from 20 July 2022. It introduces new features, a new single search and a modern interface. Through its cloud-based system, you can search across all resources.

 

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What is new

Disruptions

Loans

How to use the new Library search

More information about WebCat, DelphiS and Talis

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What is new

Library search and its new features

The new system is called Library Search. This will be a single Library search into our extensive library catalogue, including local and worldwide resources and electronic online resources.

The key features of the new system will be:

• Single enhanced search capabilities for both electronic/physical resource
• Easy citation with export capability for EndNote
• Modern interface accessible from all devices
• Integration with reading lists
• More efficient Interlibrary loans
• Cloud based system
• Single sign on

Library system go live

The new Library system was implemented in July 2022

Where to find the new Library search

It can be found at:

• https://library.soton.ac.uk
• or https://southampton.on.worldcat.org/discovery

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Disruptions

How Library search will affect teaching materials

You may have teaching material that includes links to DelphiS and WebCat searches. We will ensure a redirect is put in place from the 20th July 2022. However, the redirect link will only work until the 31st August 2022, which is the retirement date of WebCat/DelphiS.

We recommend you update these links to ensure access to your teaching material.

Links you have added to our online Reading List system will be updated by the Library team.

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Loans

Automatic renewal during the implementation period

Items will still be automatically renewed during the implementation period. The new loan period will be applied to all books which are on loan and will automatically renew.

You will only get a notification email when the book is requested by another user.

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How to use the new Library search

Not a member of the University

You will need to log in using your email address which you signed up to the library with. Don’t worry if you have forgotten it, a reminder email will be sent before the 20th July 2022 explaining how to log in – or speak to a member of the library staff.

Students or members of staff

1. Access the 'search' from library.soton.ac.uk/homepage.
2. Start your search.
3. Click on 'Sign in' and select 'University of Southampton Students and Staff'. We advise that you 'tick' remember my selection so you’re not asked this again.
4. You may be prompted for your university log in details.
5. Once signed in, look for the 'My Account' drop-down in the top right of the screen. Here you will find all your transactions including your search activity and borrowing history. We encourage you to enable your ‘borrowing history’ by clicking on ‘Your profile’ and switching ‘enable my borrowing history’ on.

Patron of the Library (non-staff or student member)

1. Access the 'search' from library.soton.ac.uk/homepage.
2. Start your search.
3. Click on 'Sign in' and select 'Guest'. We advise that you 'tick' remember my selection so you’re not asked this again.
4. Use the email address and password that you registered with the library to log in. NOTE: If you are using the system for the first time or have forgotten your password, use the SET/ RESET PASSWORD located under the sign-in box. You will need to check your email to complete the password set / reset process.
   
5. Once signed in, look for the 'My Account' drop-down in the top right of the screen. Here you will find all your transactions including your search activity and borrowing history. We encourage you to enable your 'borrowing history' by clicking on 'Your profile' and switching 'enable my borrowing history' on.

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More information about WebCat, DelphiS and Talis

WebCat and DelphiS

WebCat and DelphiS will no longer be your route to search library resources and they will be available until 31st August. We recommend that you move to the new system as soon as possible after the 20 July.

If you are using WebCat and DelphiS for your dissertation, keep in mind that he links may change in the new system. It will be worth checking these once the new system goes live.

Reading List system (Talis)

If you are using our online Reading List system (Talis), the Library team will ensure all links are correct as part of the upgrade process.

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