Transcript Searching the Horizon Online Catalog at JCC

Searching the Horizon
Online Catalog at JCC
Rosebud Library System
Begin your search of the
Horizon catalog from this Quick
Link to the Library’s home page.
The next link takes you right to
the Library Catalog.
The search screen will display
using the “Basic” option.
The Basic search is one of three
searching tools. Basic search lets you
search the catalog by a single author, title,
subject, etc.
Take a moment to familiarize
yourself with the options
available.
There are several
indexes you can search
After you select an index,
type your search term/s.
There are several
indexes you can search.
Select the red “Go” button.
Index
Search
terms
The closest match to your
term/s will be listed first.
Mouse over the result you
want to examine.
When the underline
appears, click to see the
results.
You can
see how
many
titles
matched
your
search
term/s.
The beginning of your list
of results will display.
There may be
pictures of some
of the items on
your list of
results.
The beginning of your list
of results will display.
Click on the title
link for detailed
information
about the item
and its
availability for
check-out.
Take a moment to familiarize
yourself with the information
available on an item’s record screen.
The type of search and
the terms you used are
repeated here.
Facts of publication for the
item, along with the
subjects it covers.
The Library in which
the item is kept.
Status of the
item for
borrowing.
After your search results are
returned, you can:
Sort your search results.
Limit your search results.
View information for a specific item.
Request an item.
Book an item in advance.
E-mail your search results.
Add an item to My List.
When you are finished with the
item, you have several options.
You can change the
type of search and
the terms .
You can do a new
search by clicking on
any of these links.
You can return to your
results list, or jump to the
next item on the list.
You can
request the
item if it is
checked out
or lost.
To request an item, you must be
Logged In.
Logging In and
making requests
requires an active
Library Card and PIN
number.
Enter your Library Card barcode
and your PIN number.
When you are successfully logged in,
your request will be confirmed.
Click here to finalize
your request.
Check to see that
the correct Library
is selected as your
pick-up location.
You may begin a new search after
placing a request, or continue with
your previous search.
Notice that you are
now Logged In and
that your name
appears in the upper
right-hand corner.
You can compile a list of the items
you have examined for reference
later in your search session.
Click these
buttons to add
or remove an
item from your
list.
You can compile a list of the items
you have examined for reference
later in your search session.
You can create a list even
if you’re not Logged In.
Return to the
results of your
search by clicking
here.
You can check on the status of your
Library account from this tab in the
catalog.
An overview of your account will
be displayed.
Your name and
log-in status
will be
displayed.
You can renew
items online. Click
here to begin the
renewal process.
A list of items check out to your
account will be displayed.
As you view a list of the items you have
currently checked out, you can renew any items
from the list.
To renew a library item
Do one of these options:
•To renew all the items in the
list, mark the box to the left of
the Title column. Click Renew.
•To renew selected items, mark
the box next to the item/s) you
want to renew. Click Renew.
•The system renews the item and
then displays a new due date for
the item in the Due Date column.
•When you are finished, log out
of your user account.
Searching may be done using the
Expanded Search option.
The Expanded Search is the second of the three searching
tools. It lets you search by multiple authors, titles, and subject
terms, and then refine your search by choosing one or more of
these operators: Or, And, Not, or Xor (exclusive "or", meaning
one term or the other only). It also lets you define limits and
lets you sort your search results by specific criteria.
You can also search for items using
a wildcard symbol or a truncation
symbol. This is useful if you do not
know the exact term for which you
want to search, or the exact spelling
of an author's name or a subject.
The wildcard symbol represents a
group of unknown characters in
addition to those in your search
criteria.
You use the asterisk ( * ) for the
wildcard. (For example, if you enter
"man*" for an Author Keyword search,
the catalog displays titles by authors
named "Mansen," "Mandell,"
"Manhattan," and so forth.)
The truncation symbol represents a
single character in addition to those
in your search criteria.
You use the question mark ( ? ) for
truncation. (For example, if you enter
"man?" for an Author Keyword
search, the catalog displays titles by
authors named "Man," "Mang,"
"Mann," "Mans," and so forth.)
Enter your search terms, changing the drop-arrow boxes
as needed to fit your research question. Change the
limits or sort your results in a variety of ways.
You can limit
your search
to items
owned by
JCC.
The beginning of your list
of results will display.
Click on the title
link for detailed
information
about the item
and its
availability for
check-out.
You can review the searches
you have done during your
session.
If you need to search for an item
put on Reserve by your instructor,
use this section of the catalog.
Choose to
search by
Course or
Instructor’s
name.
An example of a search for
Reserve material for Courses
starting with “A”.
An example of a search for
Reserve material for Instructor’s
name starting with “A”.
As always, click on the Help link if
you need further instruction…
…or ask any Reference
Librarian:
•517-796-8622
•fax 517-796-8623
•[email protected]
Searching the Horizon
Online Catalog at JCC
Rosebud Library System