Library-ToFindInformation

Finding information

Library Catalogue

Access the University Library Catalogue and sign in. This is an essential procedure for accessing available electronic resources.

Set up your account in the catalogue:

  1. Connect to the Library Catalogue
  2. Click on “Sing in” and, in the following screen, Set/Reset Password
  3. Enter your ID card/passport number and request a New Password
  4. You will receive a confirmation message in your UPV/EHU email
  5. Click on the link in the message and set the password you want
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How to search

1. Bibliographic search

This is when you consult resources or sources to find the information you need. 

  • Choice of terms: key words, general terms or more specific terms.
  • Query language: Truncation (*), wild-card (?), exact phrase (“…”).
  • Combine terms: Boolean search (AND / OR / NOT operators).
  • Fields: Author, title, subject, others.
  • Filters: Year, language, document type.

2. How do I locate the documents after the search?

  • Access options: the location indicates in which libraries they can be found.
  • The call number is a code that indicates the location on the shelves.
  • Status: available or out on loan.
  • When the item is available online  “View full text / View eBook” links directly to the full text of the resource.

3. Assess and manage the results

  • Analyse the quantity, quality, pertinence and relevance.
  • Re-trigger the search using filters, limiters, more specific or more general terms.
  • Learn how to prepare a bibliography and cite sources according to a specific style.
  • Use a bibliographic reference manager, like RefWorks.
  • Avoid plagiarism.
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e-Resources by subject

Multidisciplinary

Arts and Humanities

Legal & Social Sciences

Health Sciences

Science

Engineering & Architecture

Thesis/Dissertation

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