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How To Use InforM25Click on one of the headings below to get started with InforM25:-
Please note that InforM25 is designed to work in most types and versions of browsers.
A full index of help pages is also available.
Find a library
"Find a library" displays a complete list of M25 Consortium member libraries as a default. You have the option to revise the list by geographical location and/or subject. The region covered by the M25 Consortium is divided into 3 zones (Inner, North and South) and up to 3 can be selected from the interactive map. One or more subjects from the list can also be selected.
The alphabetical shortcuts aid navigation within the "Find a library" results, taking you to individual libraries of interest. Links can then be followed for further information about the libraries.
More detailed help pages for Find-a-library are also available.
Visit a library
Selecting "Visit a library" takes you to a search screen where you are prompted to enter your institutional affiliation and your user category. On entering both of these, you can execute the query by pressing the Search button.
When completed, you are presented with a list of M25 institutions which you may be eligible to access. Selecting an institution will display details of the various national and local access schemes in operation at that institution.
More detailed help pages for Visit-a-library are also available.
Search catalogues
Following "Search catalogues" prompts you to select M25 library catalogues to search by choosing up to 3 geographic zones showing the region covered by the M25 Consortium (presented as an interactive map). An alternative method of selecting one or more catalogues is also available. To carry out a search of the selected catalogues, choose a search type from the five provided and then enter a search term.
When completed, the search results are displayed with up to 20 individual item records from the catalogues searched. A results summary is also displayed. Further results are available as appropriate. Clicking on the title of a result opens a new browser window showing all the details available for that specific item.
More detailed help pages for Search-catalogues are also available.
Union List of Serials (ULS)
To search the ULS, select one of the "search type" radio buttons and enter a "search term". Then press the Search button. By default, all the ULS member institutions' periodical holdings are searched. To search individual or multiple ULS catalogues, follow the link "ULS Library List" and select those of interest.
Search results are initially displayed in a brief format which can be expanded.
More detailed help pages for the Union List of Serials are also available.