The document provides instructions for finding an item in a library catalog by author. It explains how to select the "Author Browse" option, search by entering the author's last and first name, find the title and call number, and check the item's status to see if it is available on the shelf. It concludes by noting that reference librarians are available for assistance if needed.

1. The Library’s catalog looks like this when you first open it. If you already know the author of your book, there’s a better way to look for it.

2. First click on the downward arrow and select Author Browse .

3. Then click in the text box and type in the author’s name. Remember: last name, first name Example: austen, jane

4. A list of authors appears. Find the author you were searching for and click on the name.

5. Find the title you want. First note collection – the area in the library where the item is located. There are many collections, e.g. Juvenile Fiction , Young Adult Fiction , Mysteries , etc., so be careful to note where you are supposed to go.

6. Note and write down the call number . Fiction is listed by the author’s last name. Nonfiction is arranged by Dewey Decimal numbers, e.g. 758.2

7. Very Important : Check the status of the item. If the item is Checked Out , Lost , Missing , In Cataloging , or anything other than Checked In , you will not find it on the shelf.

8. Now you know how to find a book or sound recording by author . TIP: Even if you aren’t sure of the spelling, at least start the word and you will probably get close when the list comes up. Ask a Reference Librarian for help if you get stuck. That’s what we’re here for.