Where do I find the SPL online catalogue?

The SPL online catalogue is housed  http://spl.koha-ptfs.eu/

What will I find on the online catalogue?

All of the items in our collection are catalogued.

For example, you’ll find

• Books & pamphlets
• Cuttings
• Individual articles and items from within Scottish periodicals (the Scottish Poetry Periodical Index)
• Audio materials
• Edwin Morgan Archive items

How do I do a basic search?

You can do a basic search here http://spl.koha-ptfs.eu/

Use the drop down arrow to narrow your search by Title, Author, Subject or ISBN

How do I do an advanced search?

You can use the advanced search here http://spl.koha-ptfs.eu/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl

This allows you to target your search and to combine terms to help get more specific results.

• You can choose to search the entire catalogue, or just the Scottish Poetry Periodical Index
• You can limit the search to specific types of format by checking any of the shelving locations
• You can use the drop down arrows to choose whether to search by subject (eg about trees, or about a particular poet) or by author, or by a variety of others paths
• Use the ‘phrase’ option when you are confident you know the exact spelling of the term or name you are searching for

What if I need help?

Our librarians will be very happy to help you get the best results from a catalogue search, and can carry out searches on your behalf. Contact librarian2@spl.org.uk if you are having difficulty finding what you need.