catalog keyword search
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Using the Library Catalog
Searching by Keyword
Step 1
Select “Keyword” from the drop-down menu.
Step 2OType your keyword(s) into
the search box. For example:OHistoryOGlobal WarmingOFeminismODolphins
Refining Your SearchO You may have to try different
keywords to find the specific information you’re looking for. Try using synonyms and/or related terms. Global Warming, for example:O Synonyms: Climate Change,
Greenhouse Effect, etc…O Related Terms: Pollution, Fossil
Fuels, Carbon Dioxide, Renewable Energy, Automobiles, etc…
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.
OROYou can view our tutorial here:
hyperlink!
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!