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A library catalogue is a complete list of all the materials in a library collection, presented in a way that helps users find and retrieve those materials.

Find books, ebooks, DVDs, videos and more using OC Library's catalogue or OCtopus.

There are different ways to search for items. For example:

  • by keywords that describe your topic

  • by subject heading (a specific word or phrase from a defined list)

  • by title

  • by author

There are different ways to refine or limit your search results. For example:

  • by campus location (Kelowna, Penticton, online)

  • by type (book, visual material)

  • by date of publication

View your Library account and renew materials. Also see the status of items you have requested from another OC campus library.

Courtesy email notices are sent to your email when a borrowed item must be returned or renewed, and when a requested item has arrived from another library.

Once you find a book in the catalogue, you need the following information to locate it:

Campus: if a book is not at your campus, you can request a transfer .

Location: where is the book in the library - circulating collection, reserves, reference.

Call Number: RT 86 .K626 (you will find this number on the spine of the book).

Status: available, checked out (you can request a hold for a book that is checked out).

Electronic books can offer a great alternative to print books. View e-books off-campus, search full-text, and download some titles. Find the EBSCO eBooks app in your App store and associate with Okanagan College. eBooks are also available in OCtopus. 

library website with background image of front entrance of the Kelowna campus library and search bar for library search engine

Filter results by format (books, ebooks, or "catalogue only" for print books and media) and by publication date.

search results page in library search engine with arrows pointing to filters in the left sidebar for resource types and publication dates

When you find a title you are interested in, click the link.  The record will show information about the book's location and its availability.

Book record shows book's location and availability

Useful PNSG E-Books

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