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.

• PittCat

  Access PittCat directly or use the ULS homepage.

• Guide to PittCat

If you want more control over your search results, use the Advanced Search option. The Advanced Search box can be accessed by clicking the ADVANCED SEARCH link to the right of the single search box. Here it is highlighted in red

The Advanced Search interface looks similar to the image below. Advanced Search helps you focus your search using multiple search terms or phrases and includes built-in boolean operators that help you narrow or broaden your search. You can choose whether to search for Books, Articles, and More; Library Catalog; and Course Reserves prior to entering search terms.

To get to My Account, log in to PittCat using the Sign In menu in the upper right corner.  Once you log in, you will be at the Overview page.  You can access several services using the headings at the top of the Overview page:

• Loans lists you what you have borrowed and when those items are due back to the library.  You can renew any item by selecting that item and then clicking on the RENEW button for that item.
• Requests lists any library material requests you have made.
• Fines + Fees lists any fines or fees you have incurred.  You can use the Pay Fine link to pay your fines online.
• Blocks + Messages details
• Personal Details lists library account information like your home address or contact information.