How to find books in the Online Catalog
You can find books in the online catalog by:
- searching for a known author, title, call number, or subject
- searching by keyword for materials on a topic
When
should you use 
?
- when you want to search on a keyword or phrase
When should
you use 
?
- when you know the exact TITLE
- when you know a single AUTHOR'S NAME or you are unsure of the spelling of the author's name
- when you know a specific SUBJECT HEADING
- when you know a CALL NUMBER
When should you use 
?
- when you need to combine two or more concepts in your search
- when you need to search for WORDS in a specific field (i.e. TITLE, SUBJECT, AUTHOR)
- when you have a TOPIC, but not a specific SUBJECT HEADING
- when you have WORDS from a TITLE
- when you have two or more AUTHOR's LAST NAMES
- when you have an incomplete citation and know only the AUTHOR's LAST NAME and a couple of WORDS from a TITLE
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