If you are reading this column because you have the internet at home, then you might like to know about library services that you can use on your home internet. Many services are available to library members online. We love it when you visit us at the library but we know that sometimes it is quicker to do some things from home.
From the Citilibraries homepage (http://tinyurl.com/5vgktp), click ‘online catalogue search’ to find the library catalogue, which contains a listing of all items (books, DVDs, magazines etc) held by the three branches, Aitkenvale, Flinders Mall and Thuringowa. The mobile Neighbourhood and home services are also listed in this catalogue. You may have children who would prefer to use the Kids’ catalogue, which has easy-to-use navigation menus and contains only materials from the children’s sections of the library.
If you are not a member already, you can apply for membership online – just click the 'join online' option on the library catalogue page (http://tinyurl.com/5zu64v). After completing your online registration you will receive an online membership number. Current members will find their membership number on the back of their library card. Membership is free and available to all Townsville residents.
From the catalogue you can login to view your current details and place reserves and requests on items you wish to borrow. If you don’t find what you are looking for, here you may wish to place a request with us to obtain the item for you by purchase or interlibrary loan. You will find the online form on the catalogue page under Services.
Library membership will allow you access to online databases – look for the link on the left-hand menu on the online catalogue. Some of these are: Encyclopaedia Britannica, World Book Encyclopedia, Access Science, Newsbank and Health and Wellness Resource Centre. For young people there is also Your Tutor, a free online tutoring service and resources such as Worldbook for Kids, Ziptales and Tumblebooks. Have a look, you may be surprised!
Need help searching the web? Contact your local Citi library branch:
Citi Library Aitkenvale 4727 8312
Citi Library Flinders Mall 4727 9665
Citi Library Thuringowa 4773 8601 or infodesk@townsville.qld.gov.au
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Searchlight is a weekly column written by CityLibraries Townsville. It is published in the Townsville Bulletin newspaper and on this 'blog every Monday. Searchlight aims to make your internet searching more effective, efficient and fun by reviewing search tools, providing searching hints and tips, and helping with tricky search topics.
