Access Catalyst from anywhere via the ‘Search the Catalogue’ link on the Library’s website. The online catalogue provides access to almost all of the physical collection and all of our digital resources. You can find videos on using Catalyst on our website.

In order to access the full range of electronic resources and catalogue features for example eJournals and eBooks, you will need to complete an initial sign-up process using your 5-digit membership number and the email address you registered with the Library. Please follow the instructions here to sign-up for the first time.

Once you have completed the process, you will use your email address and an 8-character (minimum) password of your choice to sign-in on subsequent occasions. Your membership number should have been sent to you in an email when you joined but should you need a reminder, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you have any problems with the sign-up process, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

You will find a video explaining how to use Catalyst on the homepage.

Printed guides to some individual areas of the collection can be downloaded from our website.

Staff are on hand to help with member enquiries, bibliographic checking and subject searching. Where enquiries fall outside the scope of the collections, staff will identify appropriate alternative libraries and collections. For assistance please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.