Library services: online card catalogue

The card catalogue records items added to the BGS Library service from 1970 to the mid 1980s, when the computerised catalogue ENVIROLIB began. We have undertaken a continuous programme of adding older records to ENVIROLIB and in many cases, the older card catalogue has not been amended. When undertaking a search, users should check the current online catalogues before checking the card catalogue.

When using the online card catalogue:

• Records may be found for the same item in both the online catalogue ENVIROLIB and the card catalogue. In these instances, the ENVIROLIB entry will be the current record.
• The card catalogue may indicate BGS locations that no longer exist. In the vast majority of cases, the primary location will now be BGS Keyworth.
• The card catalogue may contain entries for items that have been lost or withdrawn from stock, though in most cases the library at BGS Keyworth will hold the central copy.
• In all instances, please check with the BGS Library staff to confirm a location, or prior to any personal visit to the BGS Library to consult an item.
• Many entries have multiple cards per full entry. There is usually a ‘Cont. on next card’ statement on the lower left of the card indicating this.
• Card colours:
  • white: books and monographs
  • blue: journal articles
  • pink: analytical entries from books (e.g. individual articles from conference proceedings)

How to use the BGS Library card catalogue

• Select a sequence, then select from the choices presented. Links will take you to the card catalogue viewer, which will display the first card.
• There are display options (single card, two card and multiple card views) and navigation and zoom tools in the bottom right of the viewer.
• The slider bar at the bottom of the page allows you to rapidly browse through the full tray of card images.

Contact

Please contact BGS Library for more information.