Library Catalog: Search for Library Materials

Overview

The Northwood Tech Learning Resource Center provides library services at each campus. The Library Catalog allows students and employees to search for available library materials and manage items checked out to their account.

This article explains how to search the Library Catalog and access your account to view or renew checked-out items.

Key Information

  • Use the Library Catalog to search for available library materials.
  • You can use My Account to view items currently checked out to you.
  • Eligible items can be renewed through your Library Catalog account.
  • A Northwood Tech account is required to access your account information.
📝 Note: Library Catalog search results may include materials available at different Northwood Tech campus locations.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you'll need:

  • An active Northwood Tech account.
  • Internet access.
  • A supported web browser.

Instructions

Search the Library Catalog

  1. Go to https://www.northwoodtech.edu/.
  2. Click MyCampus.
    • If prompted enter your MyCampus username and password.
  3. Click WorldShare Library Catalog.
  4. Enter the title, author, subject, or other information for the item you're looking for.
  5. Click Search.
  6. Review the search results to locate the library material you need.
💡 Tip: Use the filters on the left side of the search results to narrow your results. You can filter by Campus, Format, Content Type, Publication Year, Author/Creator, Subject, Databases, or Language.

View or Renew Checked-Out Items

  • Go to https://www.northwoodtech.edu/.
  • Click MyCampus.
    • If prompted enter your MyCampus username and password.
  • Click WorldShare Library Catalog.
  • Click Sign in.
  • Click NTC SSO Test Login.
  • Click My account to view your checkouts, requests, fees, browsing history and more.
  • Review your checked-out items.
  • Select the appropriate option to renew an eligible item.

Troubleshooting

The Library Catalog isn't loading

Try the following:

  • Verify you're connected to the internet.
  • Refresh the page and try again.
  • Try a different supported web browser, such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Google Chrome.
  • Open the Library Catalog in an InPrivate or Incognito browser window.

I'm having trouble accessing My Account

Try the following:

  • Verify you're using your Northwood Tech account.
  • Verify your Northwood Tech username and password.
  • Try signing in using an InPrivate or Incognito browser window.
  • Try a different supported web browser.

I can't renew an item

Try the following:

  • Verify the item appears in your My Account.
  • Check whether the item is eligible for renewal.
  • Refresh the Library Catalog and try again.
  • Contact the Learning Resource Center if the item still cannot be renewed.

Need Additional Assistance?

If you're unable to search the Library Catalog or access your account after following the steps and troubleshooting guidance above, submit a Service Desk ticket for assistance.

Include any error messages or screenshots, if available, so the appropriate staff can assist you as quickly as possible.

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