Step-by-Step: Accessing Library Materials: Understand Search Results

Sorting Results

• Your search results are sorted by "Relevance", but you can change that to date, title, or author under the "Tweak your results" column, using the "Sort by" drop-down menu.

Citation Information

• Each item record includes tools to create a styled citation for you and the full bibliographic information to create your own.

Location & Availability

Available items will be indicated with green text showing the location or access format:

• Berry Library Stacks:
  • The item is on the shelves in the library in Main 170 on the Clifton Campus. Write down or take a picture of the Call #, as this tells you the item's "address" of the shelves. Use the numbers on the ends of the shelves to find the location.
• Available Online: 
  • Select one of the links in the record to access the item online.
• Berry Library Course Reserves
  • Ask at the Circulation Desk to access reserve materials. These materials usually check out for 2 hours and must remain in the library
• See All Versions:
  • Material is available in multiple formats, possibly including audiobook, softcover, or hardcover. Select the format that matches your need.

For More Options & Information

Click the item's TITLE to view its item record. This will give you more information about it & will provide you with additional borrowing options. Follow the tabs at the left for information about additional borrowing options.

Online Resources

After clicking the title of an "Online Resource", you will need to click the "View online" link. If you are working from off-campus, you will typically need to enter your name & College Id to access the electronic content.