How to ...
This section will grow as we collect more and more helpful tips for using different tools in the library and from home. For now, here are some special "How to ..." tips for using our Traditional Search in the catalogue, including how to ...
... search for specific authors and titles, CDs, DVDs, music scores ...
... place a hold through the catalogue ...
... renew your library materials ...
... find out what is new in the library collection
How to search for authors and titles
You can combine search fields such as titles, authors and subjects by typing in the search terms in the search box and selecting words and phrases from the drop-down menu.
How to search for CDs
Type the CD title or artist followed by "and cd" in the search box, and select words or phrases from the drop-down menu. Make sure you include "and" between the two - for example: "beatles and cd". If you combine search terms for artist and CD title, you must include the word "and" between the artist and the CD title, and select words and phrases from the drop-down menu - for example: "beatles and yellow submarine and cd".
How to search for DVDs
Type the DVD title in the search box and dvd and select words or phrases from the drop down menu. Make sure you include "and" between the two - for example, "star wars and dvd".
How to search for music scores
To search for music scores, type "music scores" in the search box and select words and phrases from the drop-down menu. Your results will be sorted in order of publishing year, with the most recent scores
at the top.
How to place a hold
From the Item Details screen, click on the blue "Place Hold" link either in the left margin or by the Item Info: line in the catalogue record. Enter your library card number (the numbers under the barcode, without spaces or dashes), your PIN (usually the last 4 digits of your telephone number), and select the library where you would like to pick up the item. Click on the blue Place Hold button.
How to renew your materials
Tip coming soon.
How to see what's new in the collection
Tip coming soon.
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