Download - Finding information in the Library
Find a book or DVD using the Library Catalogue
Click on Library Catalogue from Moodle home page
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Enter a search termTo search by keyword: Type a word – the computer will search the catalogue. This will only bring up items which have this word in the catalogue record. Try out different words
To search by author: Type the surname of the author in the search box.
To search by title: Type the full title in the seach box. If you don’t know the full title use keywords (see below)
To search by subject: Type the name of the subject, or the Dewey subject number from the printed Subject Index. PAGE 2 of 10
Help with searching
Use the HELP tab for help with searching using phrases or combining words
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Using Guided Search:
2.Type in a search word
3.Choose from list of media e.g. DVD
4.Click on Search
1. Choose the Guided Search tab
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Search using more than one word
Choose Advanced
search
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Advanced search
2. Add lines for
extra words
1. Type a search term on
each line.
You can also
choose the field
and media to search
in.
3. Click on
Search
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Your search resultsClick on arrow to see more results
Click on Search to return to search screen
To see detailed results double click on individual resource
Shows Location, Loan type and availability
Shows Dewey Classification number where book can be found on shelves.
This is the list summary view
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Detailed Results
ImprintCheck the date – is it a recent publication?
Loan type-This may be Standard loan, Reference, Overnight loan etc.
Location This will tell you where the item is shelved
Status Whether the item is Available or On Loan
Due date When the item is due back if on loan
MediumThis could be Book, e-book, DVD, Journal, Map etc
Class. This is the Dewey Class Number where the item can be found on the shelves
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Find the bookSo a copy of this book is available, and can be found on the Library shelves at the number 150 CAR
And you can see from the picture what to look for!PAGE 9 of 10
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