2. Step One
• The first step in finding a book in the library is to find the
library’s catalog.
• This will be the homepage of any of the library’s
computers, but if you are accessing it on your own, the
website is: www.westga.edu/library

3. Step Two
• After accessing the catalog,
you should then type in key
words for the particular topic
that you are looking for.
– For example: We typed in
“Tour de France” when
looking for a book on the
history, culture, and any other
information on the Tour de
France.
– We did this because it helped
us to narrow down our
selection of books.
– It is also important to notice
what tab you are searching
under.

4. Step Three
• This is the screen that
appears when you have
submitted your search.
• All books that relate to
the key term(s) that you
typed in will appear
here.

5. Step Four
• After selecting the book you
think would be most helpful
to you, you should then
click on the title of the book
in order to pull up the call
number. Because our call
• You will need the call number began
with G, our book
number in order to locate will be on the 2nd
floor.
where your book is in the
library.
• This page will also tell you
what floor of the library
your book is located on.

6. Step Five
• Now that you know the call
number and floor for your
chosen book, it is time to hit
the shelves!
• The shelves are in
alphabetical order, so this
will make it easier for you
to find your book. The call
numbers are also posted on
the ends of each shelf.
• Our call number was located
between the numbers
here, so we knew that our
book was on this shelf.

7. Step Six
• After finding the shelf, you
must now scan the selves to
find the call number of the
book you are searching for.
• The call numbers should be
in a type of numerical order.
This should make it easier to
find your book.
• Books that are about the
same topic will have very
similar call numbers so be
cautious when choosing
your book.

8. ENJOY!