library resources

Project MUSE Electronic Journal Database

Click here for access to Project MUSE Electronic Journal Database. 

Whitehouse Library Catalogue

The library web catalogue is a tool that you can use in order to find everything that the library has on its shelves or holds electronically. The catalogue will also help you to find where these items are located in the library. The catalogue is available via the following link: library catalogue or you can access the catalogue on the computers in the library. 

Search Tips

The library catalogue allows you to perform two different 'basic' searches:

1. KEYWORD SEARCH - searches through the catalogue for the particular words.
Use a keyword search if you know definite details and correct spelling eg. an author's name or the title of a book or magazine.
This search will return a results list.

2. BROWSE SEARCH - searches through the catalogue alphabetically from a particular word, much like you would browse through a book store.
Use this search if you are unsure of definite details eg. correct spelling, the full title of a book or magazine, correct subject terms etc.
The search returns a list that you can browse through arranged in alphabetical order. It does not take you straight to the results list like a keyword search does. This is because browse search is used for finding information you are unsure about so the catalogue provides you with a list to browse through.
Clicking on one of the options will return a results list.

In the drop down box choose "...keywords" for a keyword search or "...begins with..." for a browse search.

Searching requires you to perform 3 steps:

1. type a word into the box next to "Search for"
2. select the option (or field) you wish to search in (keyword or browse)
3. press "Go" to start your search.