Transcript Using the Library Catalog @ B-CU

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
Updated Oct 19, 2008
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What is The Library Catalog?
The catalog is a database…
with records of all library materials:
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Database
books
videos
DVDs
media equipment
magazines
journals
newspapers
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Accessing The Catalog From B-CU Website
Go to http://www.cookman.edu
Click on “Library”
B-CU Website
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Accessing The Catalog From B-CU Website
A drop down menu will appear.
Click on “Search Catalog”
Drop Down
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The B-CU Library Start Up Page
Click on the large “Search” icon to access the catalog.
Start Up Page
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The Library Catalog
• Keyword Search
• Browse
• Advanced
• New Items
Catalog
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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
Types of Searches
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Keyword Search
Excellent place to start
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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.
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Keyword Search
• click the empty search box
• type your search word(s)
• click "Search."
Click here to try it now.
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Set Limits
Narrow search by dates, collection, format, language, place
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Set Limits
Collection – distinct sets of materials
Format - material type
Language - language of publication
Place - place of publication
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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”
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Browse
• Broader coverage in results
• Use if uncertain about what you really want
• May find items you had not considered
Browse
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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
Advanced
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New Items Search
Select “Received Since” category. You may limit your search
to only materials purchased recently by the library.
New Items
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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
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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.
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Understanding Search Results
By holding your mouse pointer over the “Found As” areas, a text
box appears showing specifically where the keyword was located.
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Search Results
Sort results by category if helpful
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Search Results
Search History - see all searches you conducted during session
Save Search - save entire search to My Account
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Search Results
Check items
to create list
Set options for
saving list
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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.
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Search Results
You may place a
hold on an item by
clicking here
Click here for more information about requesting a hold.
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Search Results
Click on the “My Account” button to see saved
searches and information about your requested
holds.
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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.
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Icon
Description
Book
Description
Computer File
Printed Music
Mixed Material
Manuscript
Music
Printed Map
Kit
Manuscript
Map
Projected
Sound (nonmusic)
Sound
(music)
2-D Graphic
Icons
Icon
Artifact
Serial
Manuscript
Community Info
Reading Program
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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.
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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.
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Understanding Search Results
For more details about an item and suggestions for further
searching, click on the top line.
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Electronic Resource
This result is an electronic resource.
Notice the Computer File icon.
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Electronic Resource
Click on the title to access the resource online.
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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.
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Electronic Resource
Click link to access the electronic book on NetLibrary.
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Electronic Resource
The NetLibrary page appears in a new window.
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Electronic Resource
Click “View the eBook” to read the book online.
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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
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