Library of Texas - Advanced Searching
Search multiple Texas library catalogs and subscription-only databases simultaneously.
The Library of Texas searches for books, articles, CDs, videos and other information resources from over 76 public libraries, 52 academic libraries and 17 subscription-only databases. Library of Texas finds items that have your search term(s) in their author, title, subject, abstract, keyword or journal title fields. Choose to search only library catalogs, only databases, or a combination of both. Some resources, especially those found in databases, will be available in full-text online. Other items, such as books, CDs, and videos can be obtained through inter-library loan. Access the Library of Texas search interface directly at www.libraryoftexas.org or through the home page of your local library.
Advanced Search Options:
Choose the specific search field(s) Author, Title, Subject, Abstract, Keyword or Journal Title in which to conduct your search. You may limit your search by publication year before or after a specific year.
Note: Library catalogs rarely support the Abstract field, but databases usually do.
Sample Author Search :
You are looking
for works that have been written by the novelist Joyce Carol Oates.
1 - Choose the Subject Area in which to search. Each subject area contains a selection of library catalogs and databases that are most relevant to the subject category you have chosen. Here, a good choice is the Literature & Criticism subject area.
2 - Enter your Search Word(s) into the search box and choose the Field in which to search. Only items matching all search words will be displayed. Here, we are looking for Joyce Carol Oates as an Author.
3 - Select in which library catalogs and databases you would like to search. Search !
Search Results:
Click on the library catalog or database name to see the results from that index.
The results from Austin Community College consist of 7 books and one video.
Results Symbols Key:
 Book - Request a book through inter-library loan or search online bookstores to purchase the item.
 Electronic Resource - Electronic books and articles from databases. Articles may be available in full-text online. If not, request the source through inter-library loan.
 Physical Article - An article that is not available online. Request through inter-library loan.
 Video recording - Video cassette or dvd. Request through inter-library loan or search online bookstores to purchase the item.
 CD - Request through inter-library loan.
Sample Subject Search :
You are now looking for works that have been written about Joyce Carol Oates, not by her. Select Joyce Carol Oates as the Subject , not the Author. Only works about Joyce Carol Oates should result.
Search Results:
Click on the library catalog or database name to see the results from that index.
The first 10 results from UT Austin consist of : 3 books and 7 electronic resources.
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Revised by Adrian Whatley Spring 2006 and Wendy Thompson in Spring 2007. |
