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Searching CLICnet

Use the tabs to perform various searches including Search, Advanced Search, Course Reserves, and Other Library Catalogs.

Search

The Search and Advanced Search allows you to perform various types of searches. Enter your search terms in the box and click Search or Submit when you are ready. Results are given in alphabetical order.

• Keyword: Enter any search term(s) in the box. You may connect terms using AND, OR, and NOT.
• Title: Enter the title of the item you wish to search. Articles (The, A, An, etc.) and capitalization are not necessary.
• Author: Enter author's name, last name first.
• Subject: Enter a subject. CLICnet will provide you with alternative terms if your term is not listed.
• Journal Title: Enter the title of a journal. Articles and capitalization are not necessary. Results are given alphabetically. If you do not find the journal, use the Word Search button to search for the words in journal titles. You may request articles from journals not available at St. Kate's by using InterLibrary Loan.
• All Search Options: This allows other searches such as ISBN, call number, MeSH term, series, barcode, and others as well as searches by collection (juvenile, film/video, reference, etc.)
  

Advanced Search

Use Advanced Search to combine terms and phrases, limit your search, select language, dates, material type, and other options. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for Search Tips. Search by keyword, title, author, subject, journal title, or use All Search Options to search other fields (see above for descriptions).

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Course Reserves

Search for items your instructor may have on reserve. Search by instructor's name or the course name/number.

Other Library Catalogs

If you are not finding material that you need, you may wish to search other libraries' catalogs to find materials. Use the links provided. If you find something at a non-CLIC library that you're interested in, use the Interlibrary Loan link at the top of the page to request an item via Interlibrary Loan.

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Displaying and Navigating Search Results

Depending on how you searched, your results will display in either an alphabetic index or in a alphabetical list of books.

• If an index displays, select the term closest to what you want to see a book list. When a book list displays, click on the title.
• From either list, use the Extended Display button to see the locations of the items in the list (in other words, an abbreviation of the library that owns the item will be shown). Toggle back to Brief Display if you like a shorter display on your screen.
• To view a record click on the title. A complete description of the item will display, including the location and status of the item. Items located at St. Catherine University Libraries are indicated as St. Kate's. From the item record you may request items not available at your library.
• Use the Next and Previous buttons to navigate between pages.

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Other Features in CLICnet

CLICnet has various features to help you refine, and manage your searches and results.

	This button is found on the Search screens. It will open a new window and allow you to select a particular CLIC library from the list. For example, you can search both St. Catherine University libraries or specify a campus.
	Use this button on request items that are at other CLIC libraries. You will need to enter your library barcode. (Use Interlibrary Loan to obtain items not available at CLIC libraries.)
	Use this button to begin a new search. This will bring you back to the main CLICnet search screen.
	This button will allow you to set limits on your search, specify a location or material type, limit by date and other advanced options.
	Click on this button to save an item. You can then use the View Saved button to view items.
	This button performs a search based on the item which you are viewing. It will search for items that have the same subjects.

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Requesting Materials

Request

Use the red request button at the top of the screen to request items not available at St. Kate's. You will need to enter your name and library barcode number (located on the back of your ID).

Interlibrary Loan

Use the Interlibrary Loan link at the top bar to request items not available on CLICnet. Select your college (St. Catherine University). Then select article or book request. You will need to enter your name and library barcode number (located on the back of your ID). Fill in as much information as you can and click on Submit.

You can also go directly to St. Kate's Interlibrary Loan.

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My Account

You may use the My Account link at the top bar to access your patron record. This record will include the address and phone number we have for you, a listing of the books you have checked out, and a listing of books you have on hold (if any).

You will need to enter your name and library barcode number (located on the back of your ID).

See the guide to My CLICnet for more information.

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