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Introduction to GO-CAT The Library Catalog of San Joaquin Delta College Library

Kim Valenzuela/Jun Wang Reference Librarians Goleman Library. Introduction to GO-CAT The Library Catalog of San Joaquin Delta College Library. What is a “Library Catalog”? HISTORY LESSON: The “Card Catalog” i s organized by author, title, and Library of Congress Subject Headings.

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Introduction to GO-CAT The Library Catalog of San Joaquin Delta College Library

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  1. Kim Valenzuela/Jun Wang Reference Librarians Goleman Library Introduction to GO-CATThe Library Catalog of San Joaquin Delta College Library

  2. What is a “Library Catalog”? HISTORY LESSON: The “Card Catalog” is organized by author, title, and Library of Congress Subject Headings. One item might have 6 or more cards!!

  3. The Basics Getting to the catalog Use Go-Cat to find >what the library owns >which campus has the item >if the item is available Use Go-Cat to search >by title, author, subject >for reserve material library.deltacollege.edu

  4. Which Campus? • Goleman Library @ Stockton Campus • South Campus Library @ Mountain House = Room 402 • Where inside the “collection”? • Library of Congress Call Number – assigned according to subject to group similar subjects together. • Reserves • Main Book Collection • Skills Express • Reference • Juvenile Picture Books • Periodicals • Careers • Audiobooks, Music CDs, and DVDs too! Where in the library – which “collection”? GO-CAT tells you where to start…

  5. “Quick Search” is an easy way to type in title, author, and/or subject. Library’s Home Pagelibrary.deltacollege.edu

  6. Narrow your results using “Limit Search Results” in left column.

  7. Change Results List to sort by Publication Date to get newest books listed first! • Click on blue text of title to find the location information for the book!

  8. Full record gives good description of item. • You must sometimes scroll down to the bottom…. To find the necessary info!

  9. Which Collection? Where in the collection? Current Status? Which Campus? Writing down the Library of Congress “CALL NUMBER” will get you in the subject area if you want to browse the shelves!

  10. Find the section in the stacks that starts with the classification letters. • Then, look for the first group of numbers after you’ve found the letter section. • Then, look for the letter in alphabetical order before the decimal number . First Then Then Locating the item in the stacks:

  11. Many, but not all, textbooks being used in your classes. • We have a textbook if an instructor or student donates a copy to the library for student use. • Collections of articles and other supplementary material that may be helpful to review. • Study guides and/or past tests. • Some VHS or DVD materials. • Most materials are “One Hour – Library Use Only” but still require a library card to check out and use. • Renewals may be possible • Photocopier and scanners available • You must provide the CALL NUMBER to the circulation staff. What is “On Reserve”?

  12. library.deltacollege.edu

  13. Search by Instructor’s last name. Note – not all instructors have linked their names to the titles.

  14. Search By Course Name: • Or Course ID:

  15. When you are in the library, on the 2nd floor there is a table with “GO-Cat” stations: “Quick” Search Or Reserves search

  16. To check your library account: • Click on My Account • Enter your Library Card # with no spaces • Enter your PIN (usually the last 4 digits of your Delta Student ID # (98 number) STUDENT, LIBRARY 5151 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95207 (209)4OO-OOIO lstudent@deltacollege.edu

  17. Browsing for a DVD to borrow for 3 weeks? Type “films” into the search box.

  18. Click on “More” under “Material Type”

  19. Select “VIDEO DVDs (Circulating)”

  20. Don’t use long phrases or sentences. • Check your spelling! • Assasination • Use Library of Congress subject headings – click on cross-references to find items on the related subjects! • Conduct a keyword search, using Title keywords and Author’s name if you have both (Try Nutrition, then try Nutrition Smolin) to narrow down your search. • Use caution when searching by ISBN (i.e. 9780321771902). Searching Tips:

  21. Do we have “The Wizard of Oz” on DVD?__________ • How many books do we have about Malcolm X?_____ • What is the name of the item Dr. Jun Wang has on Reserve?________________________________ • What is the call number for the above book? __________________________________ • Can you find your Library Account?_________ • What is the Library of Congress Subject Heading for the Civil War in the U.S.? __________________________________________ Assess Your Learning Outcomes:

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