Finding a Book in the Library
Finding a Book in the Library - Video Tutorial
Using One Search allows you to search for books, eBooks, articles, media and more.
1) Type your subject or title into the provided box. The initial search results include both print and electronic items.
To find PRINT books in the library, click the Location link on the left side bar.
- Books and other items (Books on CD and DVDs) that are in the Main Collection can be checked out for three weeks.
- Books in the Reference Collection and Topics Table are to be used in the library.
- The Display Case may include circulating and non-circulating items. Check with the Reference Librarian for assistance.
Select Main Collection. Click on the title to retrieve the call number and the availability.
- Note that some of the items are available in multiple versions, print and online.
- Not available indicates the book may be checked out.
Write down the call number and find the two letter combination on the shelves:
(A-HT 2nd floor, HV-Z and Oversize 3rd floor)
Still can't find it? Come to the reference desk to ask the librarian for assistance.
Checking Out Books in the Library
You will need your student ID number (900 number) to check out library materials. Simply take your materials to the circulation desk (pictured above) for checkout.
Accessing eBooks
Accessing eBooks
All eBooks that come up in your search results will be noted with Available Online.
Type your subject or title into the provided box. The search results include both print and electronic items.
To limit your search results to Books only, click on the Resource Type link on the left side bar and choose Books.
Select the title by clicking on the title or the Available Online link. You will be taken to the complete record. The display record includes a link to the full text and detailed information about the item.
In this example, to open the book, click on the NetLibrary, Inc. link and you will access the digital content for the item. (Note: if you are accessing this title from off-campus, you will be prompted to login to your MyVCCCD account). To access a specific chapter simply click on the chapter's title. To access the entire book, click on the PDF Full Text.
