Select the Library Catalog link from the "Find" section of the blue menu on the left.
Select "Articles & eResources" if you are searching for an article. Don't change the menu from Library Catalog if you are looking for a book.
Enter either the title or author name(s) in the box.
Select "Available online" in the left menu if you cannot pick up a print book from the college library and then click "Apply filters."
Look over the results. If there is a match, click the title link to see more information.
Scroll through to find the item's Location. If it’s only available online, write down the database listed under Full Text Availability. If it's available in print, write that down.
Look over the book’s Subject(s), Description, and Contents for a preview of what you’ll be reading.
Use the Permalink to save the book link if you're working digitally.
Find Articles from a Citation
As you're researching, you will find times when authors cite other research that you want to read as well. This video shows you how to determine whether Central's library has access to a specific journal, working from a citation.
Searching the Catalog by Subject
Connect to the library’s web site at https://seattlecentral.edu/library
Select the Library Catalog link from the "Find" section of the blue menu on the left.
Select "Articles & eResources" if you are searching for an article. Don't change the menu if you are looking for a book.
Enter one or two important words or phrases about your topic (keywords) in the default box.
Look over the results and click the title link to see more information.
Scroll through to find the item's Location. If it’s only available online, write down the database listed under Full Text Availability. If it's available in print, write that down.
Look over the book’s Subject(s), Description, and Contents for a preview of what you’ll be reading.
Use the Permalink to save the book link if you're working digitally.
