Searching the Library Catalog | Scribe

    Searching the Library Catalog

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    Start at the library website: [https://www.uttyler.edu/library/](https://www.uttyler.edu/library/?utta_src=googlecpc&utta_id=19466403808;;&utta_det=x;;;;c;&gclid=CjwKCAjwzuqgBhAcEiwAdj5dRrEiH4jUD8bAHI1ucjbDN-gMvkWzVaaLCtYWN0N2e12fhFAasViWshoCv1cQAvD_BwE)
    Click "Advanced Search" (under the big search box)
    Click the drop down arrow next to "Search Scope"
    Select "Library Catalog"
    Enter your search term(s).
    Click "SEARCH"
    Use options under "Tweak my results" to narrow your search. You can limit by Availability, Resource Type, Subject, Author/Creator, Creation Date, Library, Language, or Location.

    Understanding the Catalog Record

    Above each title, the type of item is indicated ("Book" in this example). "Online access" indicates the location (a digital title in this example). \ For physical items, a library location/call number would be given.
    If you click on the 3 dots to the right of a title, you will see "Show actions options"
    The actions include three export options, generating a citation, creating a permalink, or sending the record via email. Click on the desired action.
    Clicking on the book title takes you to the full record.

    What's in the full record?

    The resource information is displayed again along with the full list of tools/actions available to you.
    Fir digital titles, access links are available under "View Online".
    Locations are shown. \ For physical copies, you would see the library location/call number.
    Finally, a full description of the resource is given. Reading this is a quick way to determine of this item will be useful to you.

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