There are several options for searching the online catalog:
| Type of Search | What It Does |
| Simple Search | Searches by keyword for items on a topic in all fields (i.e. author, title, subject). You can do a search on a keyword or phrase. |
| Browse Search | Searches for items by title, author, subject heading, call number, or publisher and matches your search against an alphabetical index display |
| Power Search | Searches by keyword for items on a topic using a guided keyword search interface which allows you to search in a specific field (i.e. subject, title, author, etc.) You can also do an advanced search using connectors AND, OR, AND NOT. |
| Sign-in to your Library Account | Allows you to view books you have checked out, see any fines or holds, save searches/records, and place holds/requests. |