AN INTRODUCTION TO CONSULS
CSU's Online Library Catalog
Connecticut State University Library System
The CONSULS library catalog includes the holdings of the Connecticut State University Libraries: Eastern Connecticut State University, Central Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University, Western Connecticut State University, and the holdings of the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
Materials in CONSULS
Books
Journal Titles & Dates of Subscription
Newspaper Titles & Dates of Subscription
VHS, DVDs, and CDs
CONSULS Services
Note: A Library PIN Code is needed for ECSU students, faculty, and staff use of the following CONSULS services.
Note: A Library PIN Code is also needed to access the Library's databases off-campus
Searching CONSULS for Library Holdings
Keyword Search:
Use a Keyword Search if interested in a topic or an idea and don't have a specific title, author, or subject heading.
A Keyword Search can search multiple words as a phrase (example: Supreme Court, Computer Science)
A Keyword Search can look for your word(s) anywhere in a record: Title, Author, Subject, or within the notes.
For other search options such as by Author, Subject, Title, Advanced, etc. select each separately.
Limiting a search to only one CSU Library or the State Library can be done by selecting the drop down (see below). Select "Search ECSU" if only interested in materials at the Smith Library. Type in your keyword, then press "Submit." Also note the "Search ECSU Reference" option. This is helpful when you are only looking for encyclopedias, dictionaries, or other reference-related materials.
In the "Advanced Search" there are several options for limiting a search by the library location, material type, language, and date options. There are also options to sort results by relevance, date, or title.
Locating Items in the Library:
(example of a search for materials at ECSU about "globalization and economy")
Two records below that show where to find the materials.
Note the Location, Call No., and Status to locate the item(s).
Locations:
Below are just a few of the many locations and status codes found in CONSULS.
Ask at the circulation desk for assistance.
ECSU Stacks: Our circulating collection found on the 3rd Floor.
ECSU Reference: 2nd Floor. Reference items (REF) do not circulate, they remain in the library.
ECSU Oversize: These books are shelved in a separate area on the 3rd Floor because of their large size. Found on the low shelving by the west windows.
ECSU Serials.....: Most recent issues found on the 2nd Floor in the Reading Room area. Older issues are on the 1st Floor, unless stated otherwise.
ECSU Caribbean Collection: Located on the 3rd Floor by the stairway.
ECSU Circ. Desk: 2nd Floor Circulation Desk.ECSU Conn Documents: Near the Reference area on the 2nd Floor.
ECSU Conn Studies/Ref: 4th Floor
ECSU Curric...........: 1st Floor, Curriculum Center
ECSU US Documents: Near the Reference area on the 2nd Floor.
ECSU ERIC Microfiche: 1st Floor. Inquire at the Curriculum Center desk on the 1st floor if you need assistance.
ECSU Video: 2nd Floor. Ask at the circulation/reserves desk.
ECSU Web Resource: A link to the online resource will be available after clicking on the title. Many times it is a resource from NetLibrary.
ECSU Reserves: 1st Floor Circulation/Reserve Desk. Articles on reserve are available online with a library pin code.
Status
AVAILABLE - The item is in the library and available to look at or check out
DUE - A date when the item is due back
IN PROCESSING - Usually new items that are still in process -- Can be requested
IN TRANSIT - Returned to another location -- Coming soon or may already be on the shelf
LIBRARY USE ONLY - Can not be checked out
NEW BOOKS - On the new books shelf by the circulation desk
ON EXHIBIT - In the exhibit case -- Can be requested
ON ORDER - Ordered, but not yet received
Call Numbers
Please refer to the "Getting Started" page about Understanding Call Numbers
The purpose of using the "Request" feature in CONSULS is to obtain materials that are not at the J. Eugene Smith Library but are found at another CSU library (CCSU, SCSU, & WCSU)
(You cannot request items from the State Library in Hartford)
You can also use "Request" to let the library know you would like a book that is currently checked out. Check the status of a book to determine if it is available. A book that is checked out will have a due date in the status column.
Note: You cannot request Reference books because they do not circulate.
After initiating a search there are two ways to request materials in CONSULS:
1) Within a list of records, select "Request" to the left of each title:
OR
2) Within the record, select the "Request" button at the top of the page:
Once a request is made the following screen will be displayed: This is when you need a
Once you have created a PIN and click "Submit", your Library record will be displayed as shown below. You can select the "Items currently checked out" link to view the list of Library materials you currently have checked out.
First, login to your library record. There are several ways to do this within CONSULS or from our library home page.
Once you have logged in with your PIN Code you can view your library record. This is where you can renew your Library materials by selecting the item(s) you want renewed and clicking "Renew Selected" as shown below. You cannot renew an item if it is overdue. Please be sure to pay any fines or bills. There are also buttons for modifying your PIN and personal information.
Choose "Help" (found in the top, right of the CONSULS screen or in box to the right) to get more details about using CONSULS.
Last Update: July 2008 , CR
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