Accessing the Catalog
go to gotoltc.edu/library and click on LTC Online Catalog
or bookmark this link: http://ltclib.wctc.edu/

Searching: Simple Search Tab

“Search For” box :
Enter a word of phrase you are looking for.

“Search by” box:
The catalog will do a keyword search unless you specify one of the other choices listed.

“Add Limit for Keyword/Title Only” box:
If you have a preference, you may select one of these choices. It will narrow down your search.

If you wish to limit your search in other ways (date, language, item type, etc.), you will need to click the “Limit Your Search” box. You must set your limits BEFORE you hit the search button.
Hit the “Search” box at the bottom of the screen

Searching : Advanced Search Tab
An advanced Search allows for several types of searches (keyword, author, subject, etc.) to be done all at the same time. Use the drop–down boxes for your choices. Please see librarian if help is needed.

Results: Keyword or Title Searches
A “keyword search” or any of the “title searches” will bring up a title list of any titles LTC has that match the terms that were entered. The bibliographical information (Title, author, etc.) is in the blue part of the chart, the yellow part gives information about where to find the item, the call number, and the availability of that item. If there are hyperlinks associated with the item, a URL icon will appear on the right. Click on the title itself to see more information.

Results: Author and Subject Searches
An “author search” will bring up an alphabetical list of the authors listed in the catalog“s database. In the case of variant spellings, the firstt column will direct you to the recognized (or “official”) form of that name. The second column will tell how many titles the library has by that author.
A “subject search” will also lead to an alphabetical list. Click in the 1st column to see the titles.

Course Reserves
Lists of items placed on Library reserve shelves for the students can be found through the “Course Reserve” tab. Searches can be done by instructor, department, course, or section.

MultiLibrary Search
It is possible to search on more than one library at the same time. Click on “MultiLibrary Search” on the first screen, just under the name “Lakeshore Technical College Library”. The catalogs of the other WisPals libraries and the libraries in the UW system can be selected and searched. Follow the directions on the screen. Materials found at other libraries can often be obtained through InterLibrary Loan. Contact librarian for assistance.

Patron Information
LTC patrons with recent ID cards are able to access their personal patron account. Click on the “Patron Information” box. A login screen will appear, asking for some type of identification. A list appears of the patron”s items currently checked out and their due dates. If there are no outstanding fines or overdues, materials can be renewed online. If unable to connect to your account, please contact LTC library for assistance.

New Materials
The New Materials tab allows the patron to view the titles of any new materials the library has added within the last few months. Searches can be done by location, time, and sorted by call number, author, or title.