Getting Started:
Getting Started From University Libraries’ website:
Click on Databases
Click on “W”
Select WorldCat
Advanced Search:
Advanced Search Allows you to select:
Location of search terms (keyword, subject, title, author, etc.)
Type of Item
Language
Date of publication
Result List:
Result List Shows all results or select by type of Item
Click on title for more information about that Item
Indicates that BSU Libraries has an item
Provides URL if online
Results List cont:
Results List cont Tabs at top show how many items for each type (book, Internet, article, etc)
Default to looking at all items
Click on title of item to see complete record
Complete Record:
Complete Record Provides citation information
Table of contents (if available)
Abstract (if available)
Link to libraries that own this item
Interlibrary Loan:
Interlibrary Loan You can interlibrary loan items that University Libraries do not own
Click on link “request from another library”
Log in with your BSU ID and password
Fill out ILL form and click on “submit”
Marking records :
Marking records Marking records allows you to compile a list of only those items that are useful for your research
Click on mark box at top of complete record or from results list
Email and print options are at the top of each page
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