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Title: Accessing our Online School Library Catalog


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Accessing our Online School Library Catalog
  • Eveleth-Gilbert Public Schools
  • October 2007

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What is the online school library catalog?
  • The online school library catalog is an
    electronic card catalog.
  • It contains records of every item in our school
    libraries
  • It enables you to locate items by conducting a
    computer search, the same way you use Google to
    search the internet

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How do I access the online school library catalog?
  • You can access the librarys collections either
    from home or from school, using any
    internet-accessible computer.
  • On our school homepage, choose the link to Media
    Resources on the school homepage.

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From there
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The online school catalog interface
Click here to switch to one of the other
collections in our district!
Click here to choose a different search type,
check your account, search other databases or the
entire ALS catalog!
Click here to begin your search!
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Lets get started with the basics! (Well use
the NS/JH catalog for our examples!)
  • You are initially given five basic types of
    keyword searches Title, Author, Subject,
    General and Series
  • Because these are keyword searches, it isnt
    necessary to type in every word. Omit words such
    as and, or, the, etc.

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Search for Ask Me No Questions Type the title
in the Title Keyword box.
Click the red Go button to begin your search!
Click Go to begin your search.
Ask me no questions
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Check your results
  • For this sample search, we looked for the book
    Ask Me No Questions. There were 2 results in
    the NS/JH catalog. The one we want is the first
    one!

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Click on the title for more information.
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Check the information to determine if youve
located the item you want.
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Next Check the call number and status
The Call Number tells you where the book is
located on the shelf. The Status tells you if
the book is currently checked in or checked out!
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If the book is checked out
Use the Add Copy to My List link to keep the
title on a list while you search for more books.
Use the Request Copy link to request that we
hold the book for you when it comes in.OR..
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Do I need a login and password?
  • You can search for items without a login or
    password, but
  • if you decide to Request or Hold an item, you
    will need a library card number and P.I.N.

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Where is my Card and P.I.N.????
  • Your card number is 13 digits long and is
    available from any Media Staff person. Public
    library card numbers will work, too!
  • Your school library P.I.N. is also available from
    the Media Center staff.

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Enter your Library Card Number and P.I.N. Number.
Click the Login button.
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Request Confirmation
  • After you have completed your transaction, you
    will see a Request Confirmation screen which
    tells you
  • what book or books you have requested
  • where you would like it delivered
  • how you will be notified
  • how long your request will be effective
  • Click on the Request button to finalize the
    transaction!

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What if I dont know my barcode number and
P.I.N.??
  • Contact school Media Center staff to obtain your
    barcode and P.I.N.
  • We have selected a P.I.N. for you, but you may
    change it if you wish!

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  • You have successfully requested an item from our
    schools online library catalog.
  • Didnt find what you were looking for?
  • Read ON.

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If you havent found what you want
Click on the Advanced Search tab to access
other search types, or expand your search to the
Arrowhead Library System catalog!
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Still no luck?
  • Start your search again, making sure you have the
    correct spelling.
  • Try a general keyword search. It is the widest
    type of search and should return the most results.

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How long may I keep an item?
  • The check-out length for most items is 21 days,
    or three weeks.
  • Certain items, such as videos or highly requested
    items, may have shorter loan lengths.
  • Check the due date when you receive your item and
    be sure to return it on time!

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What happens if I get my books back late?
  • You will be unable to check out any other items
    until the overdue item is returned.
  • You will be assessed fines for all public library
    materials that are overdue.
  • Overdue public library materials may affect your
    ability to check out school library materials and
    vice-versa.
  • Return materials to the school
  • Media Center!

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Thank You!
  • Thank you for viewing our school online catalog
    tutorial!
  • Please let us know if we have answered all of
    your questions.
  • If we have missed something or need to clarify
    something, we would appreciate knowing that so we
    can make improvements!

Thank you!
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Happy Searching!!
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