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The library's online catalog search interface has changed to VuFind. This new online catalog is simpler to search, and we hope it will improve everyone's experience of searching for library resources. If you have specific comments, problems or questions about the library catalog, please contact the library so that we can assist you.

In order to make the transition to the new catalog easier, all CTU library users should create an account at the login page by filling in the requested information, choosing an easy to remember user name and password, and filling in the library barcode information on the account creation page. Once you have created this account, you will be able to place interlibrary loan requests in VuFind, as well as view your account and renew items checked out from CTU and the I-Share libraries. If you have not registered your CTU ID card as your library card in the library, please register in the library before attempting to create a VuFind account.

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Several journals from our library have been digitized through CARLI's Book Digitization Initiative. The journal titles, the Franciscan Herald, the Fortnightly Review, the St. Louis Catholic Historical Review, and the Illinois Catholic Historical Review can be found in the Internet Archive. The journals can be viewed in the original scanned version as well as in PDF format, and the full text of the journals can be searched.

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There are several trial databases available on the library's trial web page through the end of June. These trials include several video collections and Ebsco's Arte Publico Hispanic Historical Collection. The library would welcome feedback about what you think about the trial databases.

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In an effort to constantly improve our services to our students, the library is participating in a survey of seminary student study habits. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and provide us with your valuable feedback.The survey takes about ten minutes to complete. Thank you!

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The library currently has a trial of Ebsco's Arte Público Hispanic Historical Collection. This digital collection includes primary and archival resources pertaining to U.S. Hispanic history, literature and culture. Go to the library's trial page to try it out.

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The library is giving away flash drives to library users willing to spend 30-45 minutes evaluating the library catalog. Will you consider volunteering to help us improve our catalog? To sign up, ask in the library for more information, or email us.

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If you have a Mac and use Firefox, Ebsco has a new plugin you will need to view PDFs from databases such as ATLA. Visit Ebsco's support site for more information about this plugin.