Catalog Guide: Searching Tips

How to find the newest book by an author:

• Type the authors name into the search box and click Search
• Click the drop-down arrow next to “Sort by Relevance”
• Choose “Sort by Publication Date”

• Now the author’s most recent work will appear at the top of the page

How to find the audio version of a book

• Type in the title of the book into the search box and click Search
• Look under “Format” at the left-hand side of the screen
• Choose “Audiobook”

• Now only items in audiobook format appear

How to find DVDs

• Type in a subject or title in the search box and click Search
• Look under “Format” at the left-hand side of the screen
• Choose “Video Recording” or “DVD”

• Now only items listed as video recording or DVD format appear

How to search only your library’s collection

• Type in an author, subject or title into the search box and click Search
• On the left-hand side of the screen, find “All Locations”
• Click “Change”
• Choose the library whose collection you’d like to search
• Click “Save”

• Only titles from the selected location will appear