What is SCOTTY, the UCR Library Catalog?

General Guide

How to Renew Your Books

How to create or change your Library PIN

How to change your address

When to use the MELVYL Catalog instead of SCOTTY

How to Improve your SCOTTY Searches

• Tips and tricks
• Too few results? expanding your search
• Too many results? limiting your search
• Searching for Materials in Different Languages
• What is the Difference Between WORD and SUBJECT Searching?
• How to Select and Export Records

How to put a hold or recall on a book

How to Display CJK and other Characters in Scotty

Finding Things in the Library

• How to Find References to Periodical Articles
• What You Need to Know to Locate a Periodical Article
• Where are the Periodicals in the Library?
• Where are the Library Locations (LOC) and Call Numbers?
• What is SRLF?
• Status In Scotty

If you have questions or need help, ask a Reference Librarian.