Finding books & more TAL Online’s library catalogue search Developed by Northern Lights Internet Solutions Ltd.

Finding Books & More  Connecting  Starting your search  Understanding results  Brief results  Full results  Requesting an item  Starting a new search Module 2

Connecting to TAL Online  From your library web site  Link to TAL Online – start at search  Enter the URL:  Click ‘Start’ button  Staff use ‘Especially for library staff’ (if necessary) Module 2

Starting Your Search  The Search Screen Navigation Bar Search box area Announcements    Module 2

Using the Search Page  Construct your search by entering  WORDS to search for  HOW you want to search  WHAT to you want to search Module 2

Entering WORDS to Search for  Enter the WORDS to search for  biochemistry, skydiving safety  Atwood, Pierre Berton  Italian renaissance, last spike Module 2

Choosing HOW to Search  Choose HOW you want to search  Keywords  Author  Title Module 2

Keyword Search  Searches your words in these fields:  Author  Title  Subject  Content Module 2

Author Search  Searches entire name  john smith  smith, john  smith john  Searches partial surname (most servers!)  ‘ Smit ’ finds Smith, Smithe, Smitty, etc. Module 2

Title Search  Most catalogues do a ‘starts with’ search  gone with the wind  gone with  with the wind  Some catalogues do a ‘title phrase’ search Module 2

Selecting WHAT you want to Search  Select WHAT you want to search from pull down menu  Library catalogue  Custom group Module 2

Submitting your Search  Start searching by clicking on search button  Search dialogue box: Module 2  Shows catalogues that are slow or unavailable

Understanding Search Results  Search Summary shows:  List of catalogues searched  Count of items that matched your search at each location Module 2

Scanning Brief Results  First ten results  ‘Click’ the title for more information about the item Module 2

Browsing Brief Results  ‘Jump to’ functionality allows you to:  Move 10 records at a time  Reposition at the end or beginning of the list Module 2

Understanding the Full Record  Provides detailed item information  Author, title, date, publisher, subjects, etc. Module 2

Viewing Holdings  Holdings allow you to:  See which libraries own the book  See whether the book is available or out on loan Module 2

Finding Related Information  Special links provide you with more information: Module 2  Book reviews  Other library resources  Web sites

Browsing Full Records  Move through full records with Previous and Next buttons Module 2

Placing a Request  Request button  Have the item sent to your local library for pickup Module 2

Starting a New Search  Menu bar allows you to quickly:  Start a new search  View search history  View saved records  Get help  Logout Module 2

How to Find Help  On TAL Online site  Tips and Explains  Help files  Reference guide  Ask at your library