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Updated Oct 19, 2008

Updated Oct 19, 2008. Using the Library Catalog @ B-CU. Laura Quatrella, M.L.S. Bibliographic Instruction/Reference Librarian Carl S. Swisher Library @ B-CU 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114. 1. Database. What is The Library Catalog?. The catalog is a database…

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Updated Oct 19, 2008

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  1. Updated Oct 19, 2008 Using theLibrary Catalog @ B-CU Laura Quatrella, M.L.S. Bibliographic Instruction/Reference Librarian Carl S. Swisher Library @ B-CU 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114 1

  2. Database What is The Library Catalog? • The catalog is a database… • with records of all library materials: • books • videos • DVDs • media equipment • magazines • journals • newspapers 2

  3. B-CU Website Accessing The Catalog From B-CU Website Go to http://www.cookman.edu Click on “Library” 3

  4. Drop Down Accessing The Catalog From B-CU Website A drop down menu will appear. Click on “Search Catalog” 4

  5. Start Up Page The B-CU Library Start Up Page Click on the large “Search” icon to access the catalog. 5

  6. Catalog The Library Catalog • Keyword Search • Browse • Advanced • New Items 6

  7. Types of Searches Types of Searches Keyword Search –default search function Browse – electronically view shelves in the library Advanced –search one or more categories simultaneously New Items – search material shelved within the last year 7

  8. Keyword Search 1 Keyword Search Excellent place to start 8

  9. Keyword Search 2 Keyword Search • Select the appropriate search categories. • “Keywords” and “contain” are the most general. • “Keywords” uses all of the choices listed: Titles, • Authors, Subjects, Notes, etc. 9

  10. Keyword Search 3 Keyword Search • click the empty search box • type your search word(s) • click "Search." • Click here to try it now. 10

  11. Set Limits 1 Set Limits Narrow search by dates, collection, format, language, place 11

  12. Set Limits 2 Set Limits Collection – distinct sets of materials Format - material type Language - language of publication Place - place of publication 12

  13. Set Limits 3 Set Limits • “Date” refers to date of publication • Type a specific year in both entry boxes to limit to that • one year • Type earlier date in first box and later date in second • box to set date range • Click here for more information about “Set Limits” 13

  14. Browse Browse • Broader coverage in results • Use if uncertain about what you really want • May find items you had not considered 14

  15. Advanced Advanced Search • Search up to three fields simultaneously • For each search box type your keyword and select • the category • Select Boolean operator AND, OR, NOT 15

  16. New Items New Items Search Select “Received Since” category. You may limit your search to only materials purchased recently by the library. 16

  17. Search Results 1 Search Results Search Form Area – Shows the categories you entered to search. You may make changes to the search if needed. Number of items displayed and number of items found 17

  18. Search Results 2 Understanding Search Results The “Found As” area shows the field where your selected keyword was found.  In this example, the keyword was located in the Title, Note and Subject.  Remember the keyword search was for keywords located in the title, author, subject, note, etc. fields. 18

  19. Search Results 3 Understanding Search Results By holding your mouse pointer over the “Found As” areas, a text box appears showing specifically where the keyword was located. 19

  20. Search Results 4 Search Results Sort results by category if helpful 20

  21. Search Results 5 Search Results Search History - see all searches you conducted during session Save Search - save entire search to My Account 21

  22. Search Results 6 Search Results Check items to create list Set options for saving list 22

  23. Search Results 7 Search Results When you create a list, a “Review List” button appears. Click the button to see your selections. The list is temporary unless the search is saved. Use “Save Search” button to save entire search including the list. 23

  24. Search Results 8 You may place a hold on an item by clicking here Search Results Click here for more information about requesting a hold. 24

  25. Search Results 9 Search Results Click on the “My Account” button to see saved searches and information about your requested holds. 25

  26. Understand Results 1 Understanding Search Results The title of the item is prominently displayed along with the author's name. The result also shows the type of material, illustrated by the icon shown at the far right. This result is a book. Holding your mouse pointer over the icon displays the text name of the material. 26

  27. Icons 27

  28. Understand Results 2 Understanding Search Results In the body of the result, the author is displayed along with the publication date and the location where the item may be found. This result shows the item to be Available, but you may see other terms, such as Missing, or Overdue. 28

  29. Understand Results 3 Understanding Search Results The call number helps to pinpoint the shelf location of the item. Holding your mouse pointer over the call number displays the collection where the item can be found. 29

  30. Understand Results 4 Understanding Search Results For more details about an item and suggestions for further searching, click on the top line. 30

  31. Electronic Resource 1 Electronic Resource This result is an electronic resource. Notice the Computer File icon. 31

  32. Electronic Resource 2 Electronic Resource Click on the title to access the resource online. 32

  33. Electronic Resource 3 Electronic Resource A page appears with more details about the item. This page is called the “Label Display”. For more information about Label Displays, click here. 33

  34. Electronic Resource 4 Electronic Resource Click link to access the electronic book on NetLibrary. 34

  35. Electronic Resource 5 Electronic Resource The NetLibrary page appears in a new window. 35

  36. Electronic Resource 6 Electronic Resource Click “View the eBook” to read the book online. 36

  37. Get Help Get Help • Get help by clicking on the “Help” button • Get help by contacting a librarian Contact the library for more information: (386)481-2186 37

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