Powerpoint for how to find books in an academic library

1. How to Find Books at the
Houston Cole Library

2. Follow the steps to find a book by
title/author/keyword(s)
• Go to the library’s catalog
page:
http://jaxcat.jsu.edu/vwebv/searchBasic?sk=en_US
• Type in the title of your
book in the box after
“Search”,
• Select “Title” or “Journal
Title”/author/keyword(s)
from drop down box after
“within”
• Click “Search” button
above the “Search Tips”

3. An example for title search:

4. Type the title here. Make sure title is the
option in this box.

5. Result(s), Title, Author, Year of publication, Call number, Availability

6. This is the catalog record with more detailed
information: subjects of the book, location, actions
you can take

7. An example for author search:

8. Type author’s last name then first name.
Make sure “Author’ is the option in this box.

9. Click “King, Stephen, 1947-”

10. 48 titles are listed

11. An example for keyword(s)
search

12. Type your keyword(s) here. Make sure
“keyword(s)” is the option for this box.

13. Titles found. Results “sort by”. Use filter to narrow your
research.

14. Finding Electronic Books by
Using Keyword(s)

15. Type your keyword(s) here. Make sure
“keyword(s)” is the option for this box.
Make sure “Electronic Books” is
selected for this box.

16. Results. electronic indication. No print holding available.

17. Click the link to view the book.

20. Need help?
Contact: Ms. Wang
Tel:256-782-5250
Email:hwang@jsu.edu
Blackboard IM ID: hwang1