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Finding books & more
TAL Online’s library catalogue search
Developed by Northern Lights Internet Solutions Ltd.
Finding Books & More Connecting Starting your search Understanding results
Brief results Full results
Requesting an item Starting a new search
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Connecting to TAL Online From your library web site
Link to TAL Online – start at search Enter the URL:
http://www.talonline.ca/ Click ‘Start’ button Staff use ‘Especially for library staff’ (if
necessary)
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Starting Your SearchThe Search Screen
Navigation BarSearch box areaAnnouncements
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Using the Search Page Construct your search by entering
WORDS to search for HOW you want to search WHAT to you want to search
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Entering WORDS to Search for
Enter the WORDS to search for biochemistry, skydiving safety Atwood, Pierre Berton Italian renaissance, last spike
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Choosing HOW to Search
Choose HOW you want to search Keywords Author Title
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Keyword Search
Searches your words in these fields: Author Title Subject Content
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Author Search Searches entire name
john smith smith, john smith john
Searches partial surname (most servers!) ‘Smit’ finds Smith, Smithe, Smitty, etc.
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Title Search Most catalogues do a ‘starts with’ search
gone with the wind gone with with the wind
Some catalogues do a ‘title phrase’ search
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Selecting WHAT you want to Search
Select WHAT you want to search from pull down menu Library catalogue Custom group
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Submitting your Search Start searching by clicking on search
button Search dialogue box:
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Shows catalogues that are slow or unavailable
Understanding Search ResultsSearch Summary
shows: List of catalogues
searched Count of items that
matched your search at each location
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Scanning Brief Results
First ten results ‘Click’ the title for
more information about the item
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Browsing Brief Results ‘Jump to’ functionality allows you to:
Move 10 records at a time Reposition at the end or beginning of
the list
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Understanding the Full Record
Provides detailed item information Author, title, date,
publisher, subjects, etc.
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Viewing HoldingsHoldings allow you to:
See which libraries own the book
See whether the book is available or out on loan
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Finding Related InformationSpecial links provide you with more
information:
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Book reviews Other library resources Web sites
Browsing Full RecordsMove through full records with
Previous and Next buttons
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Placing a RequestRequest button
Have the item sent to your local library for pickup
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Starting a New SearchMenu bar allows you to quickly:
Start a new search View search history View saved records Get help Logout
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How to Find HelpOn TAL Online site
Tips and Explains Help files Reference guide
Ask at your library