Searching the Catalog with Pam Neder

This three-part class will show you some tips for how to search the library catalog for Titles, Audio Books, and items in a Series.  Included are placing a hold request, limiting searches to a specific branch, and using Novelist.  Click the Play Now button to begin the lesson.

Level:  Beginner

Requires Flash

Lesson 1:  Title Searching and Placing a Hold 00:02:36 Description:  The Library Catalog is used to located materials in all locations of the Allegany County Library System.  In this lesson, a title search will be performed, illustrating how to search for and browse for titles in the catalog.  Included are step-by-step instructions for placing a hold request.  |

Lesson 2:  Finding Audio Books and Limiting to a Specific Branch 00:01:09 Description:  Library staff are often asked, "Where can I find a list of your audio books?"  This lesson will provide step-by-step instructions for one way to find these items.  Included are steps for limiting search results to a specific branch.   |

Lesson 3:  Locating Books in a Series with Some Help from Novelist 00:01:38      Description:  Have you just finished a book and discovered there are 12 other books in the series?  This lesson will give you some tips in locating books in a series, with some assistance from Novelist, a reader's advisory database. |