Step 1 Quick links to the JerseyCat website are available on the MHS Media Center Page.

Links are available on the left menu bar...by clicking on Find Books and Videos.

Another is available on the main section of the page.

To insure your request is processed, all users must access JerseyCat via the MHS Media Center webpage.

Step 2 Once you make your way to the JerseyCat page, you will be recognized as a Moorestown High School user.

Click on the ADVANCED SEARCH link to begin your search.

Step 3 The JerseyCat Advanced Search page provides an area to type your subject or keyword(s) and checkboxes to select the libraries you wish to search.

You begin by typing in your subject or keyword(s) in the boxes provided. You can also select the type of search you wish to do – Keyword, Title, Author, Subject, etc.

Click on the checkboxes next to each library name (or library group) to select the libraries you wish to search.

Click on the SEARCH button to start your search.

Materials requested via JerseyCat can be retained for up to a 3-week loan period.

JerseyCat materials are shipped to the MHS Media Center each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.

The MHS Media Center staff will contact requesting teachers and students when the materials are received.

All JerseyCat materials must be returned to the Media Center on the date due. ($1.00/day late fee will accrue if not returned)

Moorestown High School Media Center Requesting Materials Using JerseyCat

Step 4 JerseyCat searches for materials that satisfy your search terms...and the results of the search are displayed.

The results page will include a listing of the libraries included in the search...and a listing of the material titles found at each library.

If you are not satisfied with the results provided, you can: Change your keywords or the libraries searched by clicking on the

MODIFY SEARCH link. Start a whole new search by clicking on the NEW SEARCH link.

If you need more information about a title and/or wish to request an item, you can click on the material title.

Step 5 Once you click on the material title, detailed information about the title you selected will be displayed...including the library(s) where the material can be found.

To submit a request to have this material

shipped to you (at Moorestown High School), click on the Request This Item button.

Step 6 An Inter-Library Loan request form will be displayed. Items marked in RED must be completed.

Type your last and first names here.

Type in a password here. (you can choose the password...something you’ll remember)

Type your homeroom teacher’s name and room number here.

Type in the school’s phone number (856-778-6610).

When finished, click on the Submit button.

Moorestown High School Media Center Requesting Materials Using JerseyCat

Step 7 The ILL Request Result page will be displayed.

This page notifies you that your JerseyCat ILL request has been submitted.

Click on the Print button to print a copy of the request for your records.

Click on Close when done.

You can now return to the results page to view and/or request additional materials...or simply exit JerseyCat.

What Happens Next? 1. Your Inter-Library Loan request will be sent to the MHS Media Center staff. We will review the

request...and may contact you with any questions or such. If all is OK, the MHS Media Center staff will officially submit the ILL request into the JerseyCat system.

2. The ILL request will be sent to a list of the libraries, in order, that hold the requested material. This means:

The first library on the list will be contacted. The library can either accept the request (agree to ship the material to MHS) or reject it.

If the first library accepts the request, the material will be shipped to MHS. Once accepted, most materials arrive at MHS within five to ten school days.

If the first library rejects the request, the request is then sent on to the second library on the list.

The process continues until either a library accepts the request...or all libraries on the list reject the request. (If the request is rejected by all libraries, the material is likely unavailable...and the MHS Media Center staff will contact you.)

3. When the request is accepted, the material will be shipped to the MHS Media Center. We will then:

Contact you when the material has arrived. You will be asked to come to the Media Center to pick up the material.

The Media Center staff will inform you of the date by which the material must be returned to the MHS Media Center...and ask for your agreement to take good care of the material while in your possession and to return the material promptly.

Moorestown High School Media Center Requesting Materials Using JerseyCat

NOTE:

If you have any questions about JerseyCat or require assistance in its use,

please contact the MHS Media Center staff @ 856.778.6610 x12051.