STEP 2: Finding Books Using the Library Catalog
What is the Stewart Library Web Catalog and why is it useful?  

Every library has its own unique collection. A library catalog is the index to that collection. The Stewart Library catalog is a large database listing every item (books, periodical titles, videos, etc) located in the Stewart Library.   You can search for items by title, author, any general  keyword or by Library of Congress Subject Headings. Ask librarians for help as needed.

To use the Web catalog:
  • In your Web browser, in the library click on Home, or go to, the WSU Library home page at http://library.weber.edu
    • Under Quick Links, click on Catalog
    • Click once in the first empty box, after "General Keyword" and type in the keyword that best describes your topic. You may enter one to four keywords. Click on Submit  to see your search results. Look carefully at the information on the screen.

7. Use the WSU Stewart Library Web catalog  to find a book on your research topic.

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 What is a call number and why is it useful? Think of a call number as the address of a book on the shelf. Use the library catalog to find the call number for any item. Use the call number to find the item on the shelf. Each call number is unique.
 

8. What is the call number for the book you found?_______________

9. Does the Stewart Library subscribe to Rolling Stone magazine?_________If so, what is the call number for Rolling Stone? (Scroll down screen to see)_____________________

10. Use the Stewart Library catalog to find a book or video by a favorite or famous author. List its title and call number in WSU library.

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Last updated on 12/09/2003 . Please send comments and suggestions to chansen@weber.edu