A PowerPoint Tutorial on how to conduct a movie DVD search on the Holmes County District Public Library's online catalog.

1. By Brenda Hostettler Catalog Search Tutorial

2. Catalog Search Tutorial The Holmes County District Public Library provides online access to the library catalog Our web address is www.holmeslibrary.org Access the catalog from home or at the library to search or place holds on items

3. Catalog Search Tutorial Click Library Catalog icon to search the library catalog

4. Catalog Search Tutorial The first search will be for a DVD title Click on the Movies tab

5. Catalog Search Tutorial Search for the 2009 version of Land of the Lost starring Will Ferrell Type land of the lost in the DVD title search box If unsure of the exact title use the DVD any word search box or the author/performers search box Click on the search icon

6. Catalog Search Tutorial There are many results with the same or similar titles Check the exact title and publication date Check edition for full screen or widescreen Click on the desired match

7. Catalog Search Tutorial View item information to determine if this is the correct record Check the date and names of performers for an accurate identification

8. Catalog Search Tutorial At the bottom is a list of libraries that own this DVD The Holmes County Library system is always listed first if we own a copy Holmes County currently does not own this DVD A hold must be placed on the title

9. Catalog Search Tutorial You may click on Request Any Copy to place a hold Do not click on Add to my List. Please see the tutorial on placing a hold for further instruction on placing holds