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Searching Help and Documentation

Advanced WISCAT Searching Reference Card - Describes the WISCAT Advanced Search method, Boolean Operators and Wildcards (truncation). This handout may be printed out for use or distribution.

Basic WISCAT Searching Reference Card - Introduction to WISCAT search methods (Keyword, Browse and Advanced). This customizable handout may be downloaded or printed for use or distribution.

Continuous Brief Browse described for library staff [MS Word] [Adobe PDF]

Continuous Brief Browse described for library patrons/users who are NOT creating their own ILL requests in WISCAT (AGent)

Managing Search Settings - A three page guide for staff on how to select and customize the sections displayed in the Left Pane of their library's WISCAT search results screen.

Staff User Preference Settings in WISCAT

Library Scoping in WISCAT - Brief instructions on how to establish Scoping Levels and Location Groups.

Add Z39.50 Catalogs to Resources Menu - Explains how to select newly configured resources in WISCAT. These resources are used for searching as well as building a request lender list.

Wisconsin Z39.50 Questionnaire - Libraries interested in setting up their automated catalogs as a Z39.50 target should download this document, fill it out and send it to Vickie Long at Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning. This document is in Microsoft Word format.