The Library Portal

What is the Library Portal?

The Library Portal provides a single access point for Library Databases, Catalogues and E-journals. You can select resources by subject category or search for a specific resource. You can search up to 10 resources simultaneously or link directly to an individual resource. You can also create your own lists of favourite resources, called My Databases and favourite e-journals.

The Library Portal allows you to connect to full-text journal articles and other resources where available using SFX .

Accessing the Portal

• Use Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Netscape 6.2 or higher, or Mozilla 1.6 or 1.7 for best results. MAC users should use Safari 1.2.3 with OS 10.3 rather than Internet Explorer.
• Click on the Library Portal link from the Library Homepage or the Databases page.
• Select either QuickSearch or MetaSearch and login when prompted using your Murdoch Username and Password.

On Campus Access

If you are on campus, you can search the Library Portal without logging in using the link under On Campus Access. However, you will not be able to use some features such as saving records to your eshelf or creating your own sets of databases.

Selecting Resources to Search

The Library Portal offers several different search options.

• QuickSearch: the simplest form of searching using predefined sets of resources
• MetaSearch: the most advanced of the options. It provides complete control over which databases are searched, allows you to search multiple databases, and offers a variety of options for viewing the results in these databases.
• Find Database: identify databases by title, category, publisher, type, etc, and search a single database.
• Find E-Journal: identify electronic journals by title, journal name or ISSN.

For further assistance see Library Portal Guides or Quick Guide (pdf)

Connect to the Library Portal