Answered By: Library User Service Division
Last Updated: Dec 16, 2022    

Library Catalogue (OPAC) is the Library's search tool used to locate books, subscribed e-books and print journals. You can either find the Catalogue Search box on the Library's homepage or click Library OPAC (online public Access Catalogue) on the Guide page to conduct quick searches for a book. To find more search options, we recommend that you click the Catalogue Search button in the quick links section on the library's homepage.

Follow the steps below to search and locate printed books in the Library:

Step 1: Login to the Library Catalogue System (OPAC) at https://opac.xjtlu.edu.cn using your XJTLU username and password.

Step 2: Simply search the catalogue using key words relevant to your desired item (title, author, subject etc.). 

Step 3: Click on your desired item in the search results to see its specific information such as call number, location and status. 

Step 4: The specific information tells you where the book is located and if it is available; If the book is available, please use the 3D bookshelf layout and book's call number to locate it on the library's bookshelves.

Step 5: If all the copies of the book are on loan and you still wish to borrow it, please use the Reservation Function in the Library Catalogue System. Check the related FAQs below to learn more about it.

 

 

Please NOTE:

If the book is in the "EB Restricted Resources", please use"Inter-branch Delivery" to apply for the book. Check the related FAQs below to learn more about it.