Searching 

• search terms
  *use single or combine in search box
  *consider using advanced search
  *click on "find" 
• results screen
   *refine your search by using options on the left
   *refinements can be removed by clicking on red circle or using back button
   *availability and call numbers are on results screen
   *URLs (links) for electronic books are on results screen
   *clicking on title opens the expanded record for each search result
• results screen options
  *links to additional pages of search results
  *"sort by" drop down menu

Using the Expanded Record

• show publication details
  *author
  *title
  *publisher
  *date
  *subjects (use to narrow or redo a search)
• includes tabs for
  *holdings (where Riverland's copies are located)
  *description
  *table of contents (if available)
  *comments (add comments)
  *reviews are supplied by Amazon
  *staff view (library cataloging record)
• similar items
  *can be used to find additional items in the library
  *based on the  record you selected from the results list
• perform hold or interlibrary loan request
• back to search results

Using Tools

• cite this (citation styles for MLA & APA)
• text this (send text message to phone number)
• send email that includes a link back to the record
• add to favorites
  *must be logged onto (my account)
  *save search results
  *tag similar items
• export to bibliographic software
  *Zotero is a free application usable with Firefox browser

'My Account'

• keep favorites list
• track and renew items checked out
• track holds
• track fines
• track interlibrary loan requests

 Bottom of every screen

• search history
• advanced search option
• search tips
• Ask a Librarian link
• FAQs about the catalog