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For patrons using the
free
Mozilla Firefox web browser at home, the library offers search
plugins for the URSUS catalog, as well as other Maine library catalogs.
The plugins perform a keyword search of the catalog from within the browser's
toolbar, without first having to load the catalog web page. While the
URSUS and MaineCat plugins are useful for BPL patrons, the Minerva and Solar
plugins are made available here patrons and staff of other libraries in the
state. URSUS
is the shared catalog of the Bangor Public Library, University of
Maine System, Maine State Archives, Maine State Library, Maine State
Law and Legislative Reference Library.
Install the 'URSUS Catalog' search plugin
Other Library Catalogs:
WorldCat
is the largest library catalog in the world. It is the
international network that librarians use to facilitate interlibrary loan
requests. OCLC, the company that runs WorldCat, recently opened the
database to the public for the first time (it was previously only available as a
tool for librarians). A nice feature of this database is the ability to
enter your zip code to find a library nearby that owns an item.
Install the 'WorldCat Catalog' search plugin
MaineCat
(formerly Maine InfoNet) is a shared catalog of libraries throughout the state.
If you cannot find an item in URSUS, check MaineCat next. Items can be
requested from MaineCat libraries to be picked up at the Bangor Public Library.
Find out more
about MaineCat.
Install the 'MaineCat Catalog' search plugin
Minerva is a
statewide, integrated library system started by the Maine InfoNet Project and
maintained cooperatively by 40+ participating libraries in association with the
Maine State Library.
Install the 'Minerva Catalog' search plugin
SOLAR:
Libraries not using another compatible library automation system participate in
online requesting and lending through MaineCat by contributing records to SOLAR.
This makes their collections visible to other libraries and patrons.
Install the 'Solar Catalog' search plugin
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