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*English 1A (C1000): Books

Research guide for English 1A (C1000)

OneSearch

Image of One Search box on Library Home page

Finding a Book in the Library

Using OneSearch 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. the word "obesity" typed into the One Search box

  2. To find PRINT books in the library, click the Location link on the left side bar. 

    • Image of list of books' locations (display, main collection, new books, reference, etc.)

    • 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.

  3. 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.

    • Screen shot of results for available book in print and online

  4. Write down the call number and find the two letter combination on the shelves  (A-L 2nd floor, M-Z and Oversize 3rd floor) 

    • book not available screenshot

  5. Still can't find it? Come to the reference desk to ask the librarian for assistance. 

Accessing eBooks

The Moorpark College Library carries thousands of unique eBooks that be accessed remotely from any off-campus location.

All eBooks that come up in your search results will be noted with Available Online. 

  1. Type your search words into the provided box. The search results include both print and electronic items. To limit your search results to eBooks only, click on the Resources Type link on the left side bar and choose Books and Book Chapters. 
  2. Select the title (s) 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.


Image of "view online" message for available ebook full-text

In this example, to open the book, click on the NetLibrary link and you will access the digital content for the item. (note: if you are accessing this 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 "eBook Full Text" or the download button.  

Tutorial: How to Find a Book