BY BRENDA HOSTETTLER

Catalog Search Tutorial

Catalog Search Tutorial

The Holmes County District Public Library provides online access to the library catalog

Our web address is www.holmeslibrary.org

Access the catalog from home or at the library to search or place holds on items

Catalog Search Tutorial

Click Library Catalog icon to search the library catalog

Catalog Search Tutorial

The first search will be for a DVD title

Click on the Movies tab

Catalog Search Tutorial

Search for the 2009 version of Land of the Lost starring Will Ferrell

Type land of the lost in the DVD title search box

If unsure of the exact title use the DVD any word search box or the author/performers search box

Click on the search icon

Catalog Search Tutorial

There are many results with the same or similar titles

Check the exact title and publication date

Check edition for full screen or widescreen

Click on the desired match

Catalog Search Tutorial

View item information to determine if this is the correct record

Check the date and names of performers for an accurate identification

Catalog Search Tutorial

At the bottom is a list of libraries that own this DVD

The Holmes County Library system is always listed first if we own a copy

Holmes County currently does not own this DVD

A hold must be placed on the title

Catalog Search Tutorial

You may click on Request Any Copy to place a hold

Do not click on Add to my List.

Please see the tutorial on placing a hold for further instruction on placing holds