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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 

Overview

Organization of the User Guide

Optional Features

CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED

Overview

Logging In

Logging In (AG Authentication)

Logging In (SIP2 / NCIP Authentication)

Entering Your Permanent Password

Viewing a “Message of the Day”

Setting the Display Language

Navigating by Tab Key

Logging Off

CHAPTER 3. SEARCHING

Overview

The Resources Menu

Database Types

Database Descriptions and Resource Notes

Database Selection

Quick Search

Entering Search Terms

Using Wildcards

About Advanced Search

Advanced Search

Searching Reference Databases

Using Search Qualifiers

Accessing Search Qualifier Options

Adding a Sort Order Qualifier

Adding a Libraries Qualifier

Adding a Year of Publication Qualifier

Adding a Formats Qualifier

Adding an Audience Level Qualifier

Adding a Lexile Qualifier

Adding a Languages Qualifier

Adding an Accelerated Reader - Interest Level Qualifier

Adding an Accelerated Reader - Reading Level Qualifier

Adding an Accelerated Reader - Point Level Qualifier

Adding a Reading Program Qualifier

Adding an Awards Qualifier

Adding a Reading Counts - Interest Level Qualifier

Adding a Reading Counts - Reading Level Qualifier

Adding a Reading Counts - Point Level Qualifier

Adding a Has OCLC Qualifier

Adding a CLCD Reading Age Qualifier

Adding a CLCD Grade Qualifier

Using Search Qualifiers with Z39.50 Databases

CHAPTER 4. VIEWING SEARCH RESULTS

Overview

Viewing the Search Results Screen

Using Continuous Brief Browse (CBB)

Media Type Icons

Filtering Search Results

Adding Results from Third-party Databases

Printing Search Results

Title List

Working with Lists

Adding Records to a List (Guest)

Printing a List (Guest)

Emailing a List (Guest)

Saving a List (Guest)

Adding Records to a List (Authenticated Patron)

Viewing and Managing Lists (Authenticated Patron)

Printing a List (Authenticated Patron)

Emailing a List (Authenticated Patron)

Downloading Lists (Authenticated Patron)

Sharing Lists (Authenticated Patron)

Full Record Display

Viewing Location Information

Viewing ILL Participant Information

Linking to a Full Record

Emailing a Full Record

Printing a Full Record

Viewing Shelf Status

Reference Database Display

CHAPTER 5. PATRON INTERLIBRARY LOAN

Overview

Submitting ILL Requests

Using the Blank Request Form

Using the ILL Request Form

Submitting an OpenILL Request

ILL Request Form Fields

ILL Request Limits

Using the Date Entry Calendar

Submitting a 3rd Party ILL Request

Creating ILL Requests from a List

Printing the ILL Request Confirmation

Setting a Default Pickup Location

ILL Request Tracking

Viewing Items from Other Libraries

Viewing and Downloading File Attachments

Submitting a Mediated Patron Renewal Request

Canceling ILL Requests

Guest ILL Tracking

CHAPTER 6. FOR AUTHENTICATED USERS

Overview

Using Your Account

Editing Your Personal Information

Your Preferences

Your Favorite Resources

Your Favorite Web Links

Viewing Search History