Catalogs of Library Holdings

Note: If you have problems connecting to the following databases, our remote access information page may help.

Books in Print via FirstSearch

1.8+ million records of in-print, out-of-print, and forthcoming books from over 44,000 North American publishers. Updated weekly. Click "connect" then "go to it now"to access BIP.
Also available in telnet (command) mode by typing USE FIRSTSEARCH at the CDL System's main screen, then choosing GENERAL & REFERENCE and then BooksInPrint.

California Periodicals Database (PE)

Lists the periodical (journal) titles owned by participating libraries.

Also available in telnet (command) mode version by typing PE at the CDL System's main screen (type VT100 for terminal type if prompted).

Catalogs of Individual Libraries Worldwide

Select from hundreds of library catalogs through this guide.

Center for Research Libraries Catalog (CRL)

Holdings of the CRL collection which contains over 5 million volumes of research materials rarely available in North American libraries.

Circuit Consortium Catalog

Holdings of Circuit libraries - CSU-San Marcos, San Diego State University, UCSD, and University of San Diego. UCSD library cardholders may borrow books for automatic delivery to campus through this system.

English Short Title Catalog (ESTC)

Pre-1700 and Eighteenth Century imprints.

Connect by typing ESTC at the CDL System's main screen (type VT100 for terminal type if prompted).

For a different interface, type USE EUREKA and then CHOOSE ESTC.

Library of Congress Information System (LOCIS)

Holdings of our national depository library.

Also available in telnet (command) mode by typing USE LOCIS or USE LC at the CDL System's main screen.

MELVYL Catalog (CAT)

Library holdings in the UC system and beyond.

Also available in telnet (command) mode version by typing CAT at the CDL System's main screen (type VT100 for terminal type if prompted).

Research Libraries Group (RCAT)

Holdings of 143 research libraries. Over 22 million citations.

Also available in telnet (command) mode version by typing RCAT at the CDL System's main screen (type VT100 for terminal type if prompted).

ROGER Catalog

Holdings of the UCSD Libraries (i.e., what books and journals are owned here).

Also available in telnet (command) mode. Login as library and choose VT100 as terminal type if prompted.

WorldCat (WCAT)

Holdings of academic and public libraries around the US and beyond. Over 31 million citations.

Also available by typing WCAT at the CDL System's main screen (type VT100 for terminal type if prompted).

For a different interface, type USE FIRSTSEARCH, then choose WorldCat.

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