The library catalog

The library catalog includes a record for everything we have -- the library "holdings." "Everything" includes books, ebooks, streaming media, dvds, maps, microforms, archival materials, newspapers, journals* and more.

*Note: To find articles, search the library's subject Databases.

Search tips in the library catalog:

  • Enter keywords and phrases from your research question
  • Start with just a few terms. If you're getting a large number of results, you can add terms to narrow your search.
  • Open each record and follow any relevant subject heading links.
  • Use the limits, under the Limit Your Search menu, to limit by date published, language, subject era, online, etc.

From the library homepage

Go to the library catalog.

library homepage search window

library catalog basic search

The advanced search

Advanced search with drop-down menus to select all terms, any term, or terms as a phrase