We’re excited to announce a new feature added to PittCat, our library catalog! You can now search for books, articles, and more in one of seven languages. While you will search your terms in English, your search results will be displayed in your preferred language, making it easier than ever to explore the resources at the Pitt Health Sciences Library System.
Available Languages
Arabic, English, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
How to Select a Display Language in PittCat
- Navigate to PittCat, the library catalog of the University of Pittsburgh.
- Click on the Menu icon in the upper-right corner of the screen. On mobile devices, this will appear as three dots.
- Select Display Language.
- Choose the language you would like to have your results displayed in from the list. (While you will search in English, your search results will be displayed in the language you selected!)
How to Search PittCat in Your Preferred Language
- Text search: Enter your search terms in English in the search bar and click the magnifying glass icon. The results will appear in your selected language.
- Voice-to-text Search: Available on most browsers with speech-to-text functionality. Click the microphone icon and speak your search terms in English. PittCat will return results in your chosen language.
This new feature in PittCat makes it easier for you to find library resources in the language you’re most comfortable with. Whether you’re doing research, studying, or just exploring, searching in your preferred language makes PittCat even more accessible and user-friendly for everyone.
~Alyssa Young