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!!