Searching the Horizon Online Catalog at JCC

1. Searching the Horizon Online Catalog at JCC Rosebud Library System

2. Begin your search of the Horizon catalog from this Quick Link to the Library’s home page.

3. The next link takes you right to the Library Catalog.

4. The search screen will display using the “Basic” option.

5. The Basic search is one of three searching tools. Basic search lets you search the catalog by a single author, title, subject, etc.

6. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the options available. There are several indexes you can search

7. After you select an index, type your search term/s. There are several indexes you can search.

8. Select the red “Go” button. Index Search terms

9. The closest match to your term/s will be listed first.

10. Mouse over the result you want to examine. When the underline appears, click to see the results. You can see how many titles matched your search term/s.

11. The beginning of your list of results will display. There may be pictures of some of the items on your list of results.

12. The beginning of your list of results will display. Click on the title link for detailed information about the item and its availability for check-out.

13. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the information available on an item’s record screen. The type of search and the terms you used are repeated here. Facts of publication for the item, along with the subjects it covers. The Library in which the item is kept. Status of the item for borrowing.

14. After your search results are returned, you can:Sort your search results.Limit your search results.View information for a specific item.Request an item.Book an item in advance.E-mail your search results.Add an item to My List.

15. When you are finished with the item, you have several options. You can change the type of search and the terms . You can request the item if it is checked out or lost. You can do a new search by clicking on any of these links. You can return to your results list, or jump to the next item on the list.

16. To request an item, you must be Logged In. Logging In and making requests requires an active Library Card and PIN number.

17. Enter your Library Card barcode and your PIN number.

18. When you are successfully logged in, your request will be confirmed. Check to see that the correct Library is selected as your pick-up location. Click here to finalize your request.

19. You may begin a new search after placing a request, or continue with your previous search. Notice that you are now Logged In and that your name appears in the upper right-hand corner.

20. You can compile a list of the items you have examined for reference later in your search session. Click these buttons to add or remove an item from your list.

21. You can compile a list of the items you have examined for reference later in your search session. Return to the results of your search by clicking here. You can create a list even if you’re not Logged In.

22. You can check on the status of your Library account from this tab in the catalog.

23. An overview of your account will be displayed. Your name and log-in status will be displayed. You can renew items online. Click here to begin the renewal process.

24. A list of items check out to your account will be displayed.

25. As you view a list of the items you have currently checked out, you can renew any items from the list.To renew a library itemDo one of these options: • To renew all the items in the list, mark the box to the left of the Title column. Click Renew. • To renew selected items, mark the box next to the item/s) you want to renew. Click Renew. • The system renews the item and then displays a new due date for the item in the Due Date column. • When you are finished, log out of your user account.

26. Searching may be done using the Expanded Search option.

27. The Expanded Search is the second of the three searching tools. It lets you search by multiple authors, titles, and subject terms, and then refine your search by choosing one or more of these operators: Or, And, Not, or Xor (exclusive "or", meaning one term or the other only). It also lets you define limits and lets you sort your search results by specific criteria.

28. You can also search for items using a wildcard symbol or a truncation symbol. This is useful if you do not know the exact term for which you want to search, or the exact spelling of an author's name or a subject.

29. The wildcard symbol represents a group of unknown characters in addition to those in your search criteria. You use the asterisk ( * ) for the wildcard. (For example, if you enter "man*" for an Author Keyword search, the catalog displays titles by authors named "Mansen," "Mandell," "Manhattan," and so forth.)

30. The truncation symbol represents a single character in addition to those in your search criteria. You use the question mark ( ? ) for truncation. (For example, if you enter "man?" for an Author Keyword search, the catalog displays titles by authors named "Man," "Mang," "Mann," "Mans," and so forth.)

31. Enter your search terms, changing the drop-arrow boxes as needed to fit your research question. Change the limits or sort your results in a variety of ways. You can limit your search to items owned by JCC.

32. The beginning of your list of results will display. Click on the title link for detailed information about the item and its availability for check-out.

33. You can review the searches you have done during your session.

34. If you need to search for an item put on Reserve by your instructor, use this section of the catalog. Choose to search by Course or Instructor’s name.

35. An example of a search for Reserve material for Courses starting with “A”.

36. An example of a search for Reserve material for Instructor’s name starting with “A”.

37. As always, click on the Help link if you need further instruction…

38. …or ask any Reference Librarian: • 517-796-8622 • fax 517-796-8623 • JCCLibrary@jccmi.edu

39. Searching the Horizon Online Catalog at JCC Rosebud Library System