Here are some tips to help you get started:
- For a simple search, enter keywords such as title words, an author's name, or words describing your topic.
- Use the search drop-down menu to search specifically for a title, author, subject, or series.
- Use the Advanced Search to limit your results to particular types of materials.
- Log into your Library account to place holds, create lists of books, see what you have checked out and if you owe any fines.
- You do not have to log in to search the catalog.
For more information, check out the search tabs:
- Basic Search Strategy for tips on using the cataLION on the main search screen.
- Advanced Search Options for tips on what options and search limits exist in Advanced search and how best to use them.
- Shortcuts/Field Searching for tips to use the built-in field shortcuts while searching
- Finding and Saving Records - for tips in understanding the items you find while searching and how they can be saved - This page is UNDER CONSTRUCTION
- Account Login for tips in how best to manage your personal account.