You May Have Noticed Our New Library Catalog...

If you looked at our library catalog in the last week or so, no, you weren't mistaken- the Seminole State Library now has a new library catalog! It looks different, but functions largely the same way as it did before...with a few tips and tricks added:

1) It is much better to use the Advanced Search option to begin your research.

Here you'll be able to select your preferred material type (book, e-book, audio/visual, etc.), desired campus, and use Boolean search terms (AND, OR, NOT). This will allow you to conduct a good search from the start.
2) The results screen may be the biggest change to the catalog, but it still works just like the previous version.

The "Details" tab will provide you with all of your citation information as well as a summary/table of contents for the item, instead of clicking the title link.

The "Locations" tab will give you a list of all Seminole State campuses where the item is available, as well as options from other colleges to obtain it.

The "Request Item" tab is where you will place a request for the item to be sent to your desired campus. Remember that you must log in at the top right of the screen first.

3) The best way to search for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles is to use the "Search Databases" option on the main library page. Once you log in, you'll be able to choose individual databases to best suite your research needs.


Hopefully using these tips will allow you to use the catalog more or less the same way as the previous version.If you have any problems, please give us a call at 407-708-2305. We'll be able to walk you through any of the new features.