,,,LIBRARY  BASICS  TUTORIALS

Need to find books in the Library?

The   LIBRARY BASICS   tutorials will get you started.

• These tutorials are designed to help new students to start using UCT Libraries.

• To be able to use the Libraries effectively, you must be able to use the catalogue ... (which is called ALEPH).

• Work through these easy tutorials and you will:

  • Find out what ALEPH is ...   LIBRARY BASICS 1

  • Understand ALEPH's screens and tables ...   LIBRARY BASICS 2

  • Be able to find books in the Libraries by BROWSING in ALEPH ...   LIBRARY BASICS 3

  • Learn to use ALEPH's SEARCH engine to find books in the Libraries ...   LIBRARY BASICS 4

  • Be able to tell if the books you find in ALEPH are available or out on loan ...  LIBRARY BASICS 5
     

  • More help is always available at the Libraries' Reference Desks and in the Knowledge Commons. 

Ask a librarian ... we are here to help you!

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