PittCat is the main searching tool for all of the materials owned by the University Library System (ULS), including articles, books, ebooks, journal articles, ejournals, audio and video, digital images, government documents, microfilm and movies.
Each SciFinder user must register for a personal account before searching. It’s advisable to check the instructions before registering and choosing a username and password.
You must use a computer connected to the Pitt network and enter your Pitt email address when registering. Searching SciFinder web requires that Java, JavaScript, and cookies be enabled on the computer.
Important: Please use the link below or the link from the library homepage databases tab to access SciFinder.