Using the Library Catalog

Searching by Author

Step 1

Select “Author” from the drop-down menu.

Step 2OType the author’s name into

the search box, using the LastName, FirstName convention.OShakespeare, WilliamODickinson, EmilyOGore, Al

Step 3

OAt this point, you will either:OBe taken to a results page

listing items by that author.OR

OBe taken to a list of possible author names. If your author is listed, click on it.

Results Page

OBrowse the list of results.

OClick on an item’s title to view information specific to that item (the Item Record).

The Item RecordO Location and Status: If the location

is “Aiken” and the status is “Available”, you can check it out.

O Call Number: Corresponds to the book’s location on the shelf. You will either need to:O Write down the Call NumberO Send it to yourself as a Text Message

Finding the Item

OAsk someone at either the Reference or Circulation Desks to show you how to find an item on the shelf.

We’re happy to help!

Checking Out Items

OOnce you’ve found the item you’re looking for, you can check it out at the Circulation Desk, using your student ID card.

Good Luck!