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Search the CAT for books & journals...

The CAT - Library materials across all of Penn State's library locations. Includes all formats (books, journals, audiovisuals, maps, recordings, etc.). Check status for individual items. Request items from other locations. You can click here to enter the CAT, or you can start your CAT search using the form below.

Search for items in The CAT:

  • Use the search form below to submit a search to the CAT.

    • Specify your search type by selecting one of the the buttons below the search box.
    • The CAT will return your results in a new window.

    Keyword anywhere
    Author
    Title
    Subject

  • This form is a shortcut into the CAT. To take advantage of all of the features and functionality of the CAT, click here.

  • You can return to this search form to revise and resubmit your search - or - you can launch a New Search from within the CAT by pressing the blue oval button marked "New Search" in the results window. Whichever method you choose, your revised results will appear in the original results window. Write down the call number and location for the books or journals you want.
  • The following links take you directly to specific search-function screens within the CAT. These will open in a new window. Once you've got results, navigate within the CAT as usual.

    • The "Browse Titles & More" screen is good if you are looking for a specific Book or Journal title or an author whose name you already know (type Last name - comma - First name).

    • The main "Keyword Search" screen in the CAT is the place to go if you want to combine terms in a search.
      [Tip: use the subject headings from relevant books you find as search terms in additional searches.]


  • Quick Guide to searching The CAT.

  • More information about The CAT and other OPACs.

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