How to Use the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog )

Using the Online Catalog to Find a “Just Right” Book

How to Use the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog )

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Hayden Catalog Home Page

To get the best search results, go to BROWSE THE CATALOG

Browse the Online CatalogChoose from titles, authors, and subjects for your search.

Make sure Hayden is highlighted

Search By Author Type the author’s LAST NAME, then first name.

Searching By Subject Search by SUBJECT for a topic or genreExamples of specific subjects: nutrition, cooking, nursing, abuse, auto

repair, health, drugs, child abuse, pregnancy, death, murder, etc. Examples of GENRE subjects: fiction, mystery, horror, science fiction,

action, fantasy, biography, adventure, realistic

Searching By KeywordsSearch by KEYWORD if you only remember

one word or know how to spell one word.

Find the Correct TitleClick on the title for more detailed information.

Shelf Location, Item Status, Call Number

Item Status-

Available, Overdue, Checked

Out

TABS for More Information -Reviews, Table of Contents, Character Information, Excerpts, Summaries

Summaries

Now that you’re an expert at using our OPAC, go out and discover the world in

books!

Still need help or have questions? Please remember that the Hayden

Library staff is always happy to help you!