Compare Databases, Search Engines & Library Catalogs: Library Catalogs

Not sure where to begin your search? Learn what type of information you will find when searching databases, search engines, and library catalogs.

Why Use a Library Catalog?

Why use a library catalog?

  • Find items the library owns, where they are located, and if they are available to check out
  • Books are tagged with subject headings = easily find books on the same topic
  • Access the full-text of eBooks

What is a Library Catalog?

What is a library catalog?

A library catalog provides information about the resources owned by a specific library, including books, ebooks, DVDs and CDs.

A library catalog provides information on the resources owned by a library.