OneSearch
Finding a Book in the Library
Using OneSearch allows you to search for books, eBooks, articles, media and more.
- Type your subject or title into the provided box. The initial search results include both print and electronic items.
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To find PRINT books in the library, click the Location link on the left side bar.
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Books and other items (Books on CD and DVDs) that are in the Main Collection can be checked out for three weeks.
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Books in the Reference Collection and Topics Table are to be used in the library.
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The Display Case may include circulating and non-circulating items. Check with the Reference Librarian for assistance.
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Select Main Collection. Click on the title to retrieve the Call Number and the availability
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Note that some of the items are available in multiple versions, print and online.
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Not available indicates the book may be checked out.
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Write down the call number and find the two letter combination on the shelves (A-L 2nd floor, M-Z and Oversize 3rd floor)
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Still can't find it? Come to the reference desk to ask the librarian for assistance.
Tutorial: How to Find a Book
Accessing eBooks
We carry thousands of unique eBooks that can be accessed remotely from any off-campus location.
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.
- 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 in the Table of Contents.
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- To access the entire book, click on the PDF Full Text.
