1.
Using the
Library Catalog
Searching by Author

2.
Step 1
Select “Author” from
the drop-down menu.

3.
Step 2
OType the author’s name into the
search box, using the
LastName, FirstName
convention.
OShakespeare, William
ODickinson, Emily
OGore, Al

4.
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.

5.
Results Page
OBrowse the list of results.
OClick on an item’s title to view
information specific to that item (the
Item Record).

6.
The Item Record
O 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 Number
O Send it to yourself as a Text Message

7.
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!

8.
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.

9.
Good Luck!