The BCIT Library recently migrated to a new Library Management System (LMS). This change has impacts on many different aspects of our day-to-day work within the Library, but the most visible one for the BCIT community at large is probably that our catalogue(s) will look a bit different, and will provide new functionality.

From two catalogues to one

Until now, the Library provided access to two different catalogues:

• First Search, where you could search our collections, as well as other content such as journal articles;
• The “classic” catalogue, where you could also search our collections, as well as access your Library account.

The “new” First Search (available here) will essentially combine all of the above (collection search, article search and My Account) in a single interface.

A new search box on our home page

You may also have noticed that you now have more options when using the search box on the Library’s website. You can now choose to limit your search to articles or books. You can also specify if you’re looking for a title, an author, etc.

When you get to the results list, you’ll have even more options to adjust your search, use various filters, etc.

You will also be able to save your results in your Library account, set up alerts for preferred searches, and more.

We hope you’ll enjoy using the new First Search!