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Anatomy of the Initial Search Screen

Explore the features and navigation options of the initial search screen in the library catalog, including quick links, search tips, and access to various library services and resources.

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Anatomy of the Initial Search Screen

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  1. Anatomy of the Initial Search Screen

  2. The initial search screen of the catalog.

  3. The navigation bar

  4. provides quick links to other library pages and your library account.

  5. The Ask a Librarian link

  6. provides you with multiple ways of getting in contact with a librarian -

  7. including instant messaging.

  8. The Databases link

  9. directs you to the library’s subscription databases,

  10. which are useful in finding articles.

  11. The New Search link

  12. will bring you back to this initial search screen,

  13. and will not clear your search history.

  14. The Help link

  15. will direct you to help for the catalog.

  16. The Library Home Page link

  17. opens the library home page in a new tab or window.

  18. The Start Over link

  19. clears your search history and takes you back to the initial search screen.

  20. The My Library link

  21. directs you to login page for your library account.

  22. Several types of searches are available.

  23. Type of item search limiter is located in a drop down menu.

  24. Sort results option is also located in a drop down menu.

  25. Quick search tips for creating more exact searches.

  26. For more information, see the “Search Tips” slideshow.

  27. Shortcuts to course reserves and Summit are available.

  28. Services & features provide quick links to useful library pages.

  29. The Hamersly Library blog feed is provided.

  30. Related Slideshows • Anatomy of Keyword Search Results Screen • Searching by Keyword • Browsing Collection

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