The North Platte Public Library Online Catalog Point your browser to: http://catalog.ci.north-platte.ne.us

Welcome to the Library Catalog Try a quick search. Type in subject, title, or author here. Then click GO . Want more options? Click Here!

Basic Search Options Make your search more specific. Choose a category such as Author Keyword .

In a Hurry? Do you know both the author and the title? Or want to find a book series? Do an Advanced Search!

Do you know both the author and the title?

Or want to find a book series?

Advanced Search Search Tips Author Keyword : Search for titles by that person General Keyword : Search term in all categories (Ex. Subject, title or author) Name Keyword : Search for author, illustrator Series Keyword : Search for titles in a series (Ex. Left Behind ) Subject Keyword : Search for Library of Congress Subject Headings Title Keyword : Search for titles containing the words you entered

Doing a Browse Search Enter search term in only one Browse field Searches in alphabetical order Title Browse lists books by first word of title, excluding the, an, a, etc. Enter last name first in Author Browse Good tool when you don’t know exact spelling

Enter search term in only one Browse field

Searches in alphabetical order

Title Browse lists books by first word of title, excluding the, an, a, etc.

Enter last name first in Author Browse

Good tool when you don’t know exact spelling

Author Browse Search Results Click on name to view titles for this author You can change or start a new search at the top of each Search Results screen

Search Results Click on the title for detailed item information View copy information and status here

You can even sort your results! Sort by Publication Date or Title Limit to items such as audio books

Sort by Publication Date or Title

Limit to items such as audio books

Item information for each title gives lots of details!

You can request the library to hold an item for you.

Prefer only LARGE PRINT : Request Copy next to item

Item Requests Requests may be put on items currently checked in or checked out. Be sure to request the item type you want. Ex. Audio book or large print The library will call you when the item is available. To place a request, you must login if you have not logged in already.

Requests may be put on items currently checked in or checked out.

Be sure to request the item type you want. Ex. Audio book or large print

The library will call you when the item is available.

To place a request, you must login if you have not logged in already.

Logging in is easy! Click Login. Enter your 14-number library card barcode and your 4-digit pin number Click here to start

Confirm your request Click Here

Your Request is placed Click Here

Confirm that this is your name. Now you can continue searching, make additional requests and view your account information If you don’t see your name, logout and try again.

Now you can continue searching,

make additional requests and

view your account information

View Account Information You can even renew books online by clicking on Items Out

Need More Information? Pick up a brochure at the library The North Platte Public Library Online Catalog Go to the North Platte Library’s Home Page (www.ci.north-platte.ne.us/library) Click on Online Catalog on the left side of the page. General Search : Type in subject, title, or author here. Then click GO . Click here to check the library’s current hours Basic Searching on the Welcome Screen Do you want other search options? Click the Search tab above to go to Basic Search Screen Basic Search allows you to select a specific search category. This will help limit the result listed and can save you time in your search. Enter your search term here Click the down arrow and select a category. Click GO . Basic Search Screen Ex. To browse through a list of authors, click Author Browse and enter last name first. Searching can be done without logging in; Login to access account or place requests. Click here to Login The North Platte Public Library Online Catalog Go to the North Platte Library’s Home Page (www.ci.north-platte.ne.us/library) Click on Online Catalog on the left side of the page. General Search : Type in subject, title, or author here. Then click GO . Click here to check the library’s current hours Basic Searching on the Welcome Screen Do you want other search options? Click the Search tab above to go to Basic Search Screen Basic Search allows you to select a specific search category. This will help limit the result listed and can save you time in your search. Enter your search term here Click the down arrow and select a category. Click GO . Basic Search Screen Ex. To browse through a list of authors, click Author Browse and enter last name first. Searching can be done without logging in; Login to access account or place requests. Click here to Login The North Platte Public Library Online Catalog @ the Library or @ Home Go to the North Platte Library’s Home Page (www.ci.north-platte.ne.us/library) Click on Online Catalog on the left side of the page. General Search : Type in subject, title, or author here. Then click GO . Click here to check the library’s current hours Basic Searching on the Welcome Screen Do you want other search options? Click the Search tab above to go to Basic Search Screen Basic Search allows you to select a specific search category. This will help limit the result listed and can save you time in your search. Enter your search term here Click the down arrow and select a category. Click GO . Basic Search Screen Searching can be done without logging in; Login to access account or place requests. Click here to Login New! Access our Databases here! Search Tips: Author Keyword : Search for titles by that person General Keyword : Search term in all categories (Ex. Subject, title or author) Name Keyword : Search for author, illustrator Series Keyword : Search for titles in a series (Ex. Left Behind ) Subject Keyword : Search for Library of Congress Subject Headings Title Keyword : Search for titles containing the words you entered The North Platte Public Library Online Catalog @ the Library or @ Home Go to the North Platte Library’s Home Page (www.ci.north-platte.ne.us/library) Click on Online Catalog on the left side of the page. General Search : Type in subject, title, or author here. Then click GO . Click here to check the library’s current hours Basic Searching on the Welcome Screen Do you want other search options? Click the Search tab above to go to Basic Search Screen Basic Search allows you to select a specific search category. This will help limit the result listed and can save you time in your search. Enter your search term here Click the down arrow and select a category. Click GO . Basic Search Screen Searching can be done without logging in; Login to access account or place requests. Click here to Login New! Access our Databases here! Search Tips: Author Keyword : Search for titles by that person General Keyword : Search term in all categories (Ex. Subject, title or author) Name Keyword : Search for author, illustrator Series Keyword : Search for titles in a series (Ex. Left Behind ) Subject Keyword : Search for Library of Congress Subject Headings Title Keyword : Search for titles containing the words you entered