This document provides instructions for performing a basic search of an online library catalog. It outlines 9 steps: 1) selecting the catalog from the library webpage, 2) choosing the general keyword search option, 3) inputting a search term, 4) retrieving search results, 5) reviewing titles, 6) identifying the location of materials, 7) using a collections directory to locate materials physically, 8) accessing ebooks and other online resources, and 9) checking out library resources. The goal is to demonstrate how to efficiently search the catalog and navigate to find relevant materials.

1. Online Catalog (Classic) - Basic Search
1. Catalog Search from the Library Webpage
 Select Jason Catalog
 From the Drop Down Option Select General Keyword Search and Input Stem Cell
 Retrieve Search Results
 Review Titles
2. Catalog Search – Alternate Search Option
3. Select General Keyword Search
4. Retrieve Search Results
5. Review / Browse Titles from Keyword Search Results
6. Identify Location of Materials
7. Use the Collections Directory to Locate Materials
8. Access Online Resources (eBooks, eJournals or streaming media)
from your Computer
9. Checkout Library Resources
How to Perform a Basic Search using the Online Catalog
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2. Online Catalog – Basic Search
1. Select Jason Catalog from the Library Webpage
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1. Select Jason Library
2. Use the drop box to
select a search option

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Online Catalog – Basic Search
1a. Select Jason Catalog from the Library Webpage
1. Select the
General Keyword
Search Option
2. Input Stem Cell
3. Retrieve Search
Results

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Online Catalog – Basic Search
1b. General Keyword Search -- Stem Cell

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Online Catalog – Basic Search
1c. Retrieve Search Results and Review Titles

6. Basic Search Option
Online Catalog – Basic Search
2. Alternate Search Option
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7. Basic Search -- select your
desired search, input your
topic and select the red
arrow button.
Online Catalog – Basic Search
3. Select General Keyword Search
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1. Search -- General Keyword
2. Input - - presidential election
3. Select -- the red search button
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3a. Select General Keyword Search
NOTE: You will retrieve one or multiple words from the title, subject or note
field(s) about presidential election
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9. Online Catalog – Basic Search
4. Retrieve Search Results
129 Titles Retrieved
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10. Online Catalog – Basic Search
5. Review / Browse Titles from Keyword Search Results
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11. Online Catalog – Basic Search
5a. Browse Titles from Keyword Search Results
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12. 1 2 3
Select the title(s) you are interested in
1. Write down the collection: Ex: General, African American, Oversize, Juvenile or Reference
2. Write down the call number Ex: JK2281 .L56 2011 or E185 .G27 2011
3. Check book status: Ex: On shelf, Closed Stacks or Library Use Only
Online Catalog – Basic Search
6. Identify Location of Materials
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13. Online Catalog – Basic Search
7. Use the Collections Directory to Locate Materials
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2. Write down the location, collection,
and call number
Ex: Jason Library
Reference
E185 .G27 2011
REF
E
185
.A327
2000
REF
E
185
.G27
2011
REF
E
185.6
.L56
2011
1. Search the Online catalog to locate library materials
3. Search the shelves to locate the book
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7a. Locating Materials

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7b. Locating Materials
2. Write down the collection,
location and call number
Ex: Education Library
African American
JUV ML3930 .W65 H4 EDU
BLACK
JUV
ML
3930
.W65
H4
EDU
BLACK
JUV
ML
3935
.R65
2011
EDU
BLACK
JUV
ML
3935
.R651
H4
1. Search the Online catalog to locate library materials
3. Search the shelves to locate the book

16. Online Catalog – Basic Search
8. eBook Access Link
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17. Circulation Desk Self-Checkout
Online Catalog – Basic Search
9. Checkout Library Resources
NOTE: Library materials are checked out at the Circulation Desk or
Self-Checkout Kiosk
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18. • Visit us in the library, 1st floor for general reference, specialized or
in-depth research assistance
• Reference librarians are also available to assist you via
askref@desu.edu and Virtual Chat http://www.desu.edu/library
• Reference librarians are not available after 10 pm
• Contact the circulation desk for Online Book Renewals, Login
Problems, Faculty Course Reserves (Print) and Overdue Fines
302.857.6191
• Technology / Faculty Course Reserves Electronic Access /
Interlibrary Loan 302.857.6135
Library Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am to 12 Midnight
Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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