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• » How to search for a book in the Harman Science Library
• » How to recall a book currently on loan
• » The book is listed in the catalog. How can it be located on the shelf?
• » How to locate a book which is not listed in the library catalog
• » How to search for a journal
• » The journal is listed in the catalog. How can it be located on the shelf?
• » How to locate a journal which is not listed in the library catalog
• » How to search for an electronic article
• » How to access electronic journals and databases from home

How to search for a book in the Harman Science Library?

1. Type in the book's title under title, the author of the book under author or keywords under keywords anywhere.
2. Select the relevant row.
3. Click all copies.

• Copies available in the Harman Science Library and in other Hebrew University Libraries.
• The floor the book is located on: 1YS, 1Y, -1A, -1, -2 or RH.
• The shelf number, such as: QA 21 B4.
• The loan status, such as: three weeks.
• The return date - due date. A date in this field indicates that the book is on loan, and can be recalled.

Additional Resources:

» PDF quick guide to searching the catalog (Hebrew)
» Basic catalog search clip (Hebrew)

How to recall a book currently on loan:

All books on loan are automatically renewed. In order to recall a book which is currently on loan you must place a recall request for the item you are interested in. Search the catalog (How to search for a book) and locate the book you would like to request. A book request can be placed ONLY when all copies are out on loan. Ascertain that all copies are out on loan; i.e. all have due dates in the appropriate field. Select the request option. This links you to the Library Card screen. Type your ID number in twice (9 digits) and confirm your request. Always remember to exit this screen after placing your order.

You will receive an e-mail to your @mail.huji.ac.il address when the book is returned to the circulation desk.
A textbook will be held for one day and a research book will be held for a week.

The book is listed in the catalog. How can it be located on the shelf?

In Harman Science Library:
Go to the floor listed in the catalog (in the all copies screen):

Floors with positive numbers (1Y, 1YS, 1P, 2P) are located above the entrance level.

Floors with negative numbers (-1, -1A, -2) are located below the entrance floor.

The lower floor is divided into two sections (-1) and (-1A):

Textbooks and Open University books are located in (-1A).

Research books and theses (M.Sc., Ph.D.) are located in (-1).

Books are usually organized by their LC call number (QA...), except for the series in the reference floor (1YS), that are organized alphabetically based on the name of the series.

Additional Resources:

» PDF quick guide to searching the catalog (Hebrew)
» Basic catalog search clip (Hebrew)

How to locate a book which is not listed in the library catalog:

Select Main Catalog in the Select Library box on the catalog's homepage to search all HU libraries.
If the required book is not in the HU catalog, search in the ULI (Union List Catalog), the union catalog of all the academic and institution libraries.

1. Type in the book's title under title, the author of the book under author or relevant keywords under keywords.
2. Select the appropriate title.

The Library field lists the libraries which have the book with links to the specific library catalogs.

Please note, especially when searching in Hebrew, that slight differences in cataloging procedures may result in multiple entries for a particular title.

Please use the Interlibrary Loan Service to order books from other libraries in the Israel.

To search in Hebrew press Alt+Shift. You will be able to search using Hebrew fonts following the above procedure.

Additional Resources:

» Union List ULI/ULS clip (Hebrew)
» Interlibrary loan clip (Hebrew)

How to search for a journal:

Search the library catalog:

1. Type in the full name of the journal.
2. Click on the relevant name (a journal can be identified either by the [journal] or [ejournal] that appears after the title).

The important fields in this screen will provide you with:

• A link to electronic version of journal via SFX in the e-location field.
• A list of an available printed issues and their location in the printed volumes field.

To search in Hebrew press Alt+Shift. You will be able to search using Hebrew fonts following the above procedure.

The journal is listed in the catalog. How can it be located on the shelf?

The journals in Harman Science Library are located on two main floors.

Journals from 1996 onward are located on Level 1P, one floor above the library entrance.

Current issues (latest year) are located in cabinets to the right of the hall.

Journals from previous years through 1995 are located on level 2P (two floors above the library entrance.

Please consult a librarian if a level other than 1P or 2P is listed in Location field. The journals are organized alphabetically by their title name.

How to locate a journal which is not listed in the library catalog?

One should search the ULS (Union List of Serials). The ULS is a union catalog that lists all the printed and electronic journals in University and Institute libraries.

1. Enter the full journal name and press go.
2. Choose the appropriate journal from the list.

In the screen that opens you will find:

• A link to electronic journals E-text. An electronic journal is accessible from Hebrew University computers only if the code HUJI appears in this field.
• A coded list of libraries that have printed volumes of the journal in Print Holdings.

To search in Hebrew press Alt+Shift. You will be able to search using Hebrew fonts following the above procedure.

Please use the Interlibrary Loan Services to order an article from a journal which is not in the library collection.

Additional Resources:

» ULI/ULS union list clip (Hebrew)
» Interlibrary loan clip (Hebrew)

How to search for an electronic article:

Access to electronic journals, as well as database searchs, is possible only from computers connected to the Hebrew University web (on accessing electronic journals from home).

If there is electronic access the FindIt@HUJI-SFX link will appear. Clicking the link will lead to the article details screen. Choose the appropriate distributor according to coverage, and fill out the bibliographic details of the article.

If the article is not available electronically, a scan can be ordered through the Interlibrary Loan Services.

Additional Resources:

» Article search clip (Hebrew)
» Interlibrary loan clip (Hebrew)

How to access electronic journals and databases from home: