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How to Find Books

Use this guide to learn how to find books

Steps: How to Find Print Books

  1. Go to the Tri-C Classic catalog.
  2. Type the keywords of your topic in the search box, then click the Search button.
  3. Once you have a list of results, click the Modify Search button (above the search box).
    shows Tri-C Catalog results list, with Modify Search link circled. You would click this link to narrow results to a particular item type.
  4. Under Add Limits, in the Material Type box, click BOOK.
  5. Click the Submit button.
  6. Click the title of any item in your results to view more detail for that item, including title, author, publisher, publication date. The book's detailed record may include a table of contents and/or a summary.
    If the book is at your campus Library, write down the call number so you can find it on the shelf. If you need help finding it, ask for a Librarian.
    If the book is at another campus Library, you can request the book.