Marquette’s Eckstein Law Library and Raynor Library and debuting a new, next-generation library system that provides a more intuitive, integrated, and efficient search-and-browse experience for faculty, students, and staff. Among other changes, this new interface merges what had been known as MARQCAT and MARQCATplus. Expect this new interface to replace the default search on the law library website soon. You can also access this new interface here.
From law library pages, MARQCAT defaults to a search of only the law library collection. To search items held within the Eckstein Law and Raynor Libraries' catalogs, change the search scope to Library Catalog or, for broader results, Everything. This new interface also includes an option to search Articles. That search does not substitute for searching articles within individual databases.
Highlights
- A single, powerful search interface that more smoothly integrates the libraries’ collections and offers expanded search functions.
- Added discovery tools—including citation tracking, virtual shelf browsing, and automatic recommendations—will help uncover an expanded array of useful materials.
- One-step citation export will make using citation management tools easier and even more powerful.
Managing Legacy Data
While the transition to the new system will be seamless for most library patrons, the following service changes may require attention.
- Book lists and reading histories. Patrons who wish to retain book lists and reading histories created in the legacy catalog system should follow these steps by September 30, 2024, to export and save that information.
- Permalinks. Patrons whose course materials (syllabi, etc.) include links to resources in the legacy catalog system may need to update those links to go to the new catalog system.
The librarians of Raynor Library and the Law Library welcome questions and are available to address any questions or concerns.