How to Find a Book

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How to Find a Book

• Daytona State College Library

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Where do I start?

• From any computer, go to the library web page at
  http//www.daytonastate.edu/library/
• Click on Find a Book at the top of the page
• Enter your search term into the search box
• You can search by keyword, title, author or
  subject

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Keyword, Title, Author or Subject?

• If you are just starting your search for
  information on a topic, search by keyword
• If you know all or part of the title of the book,
  search by title
• If you know all or part of the authors name,
  search by author
• If you have narrowed your topic down to a
  specific area, search by subject

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What results do I get?

• You will see a list of titles. They may be print
  books, e-books, audiobooks, or video/DVDs.
• Click on the title to see more information about
  the book or video.
• Print books, videos and DVDs are filed on the
  shelves that surround the computer commons.

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How do I find a book on the shelf?

• Print books are filed on the shelves using a call
  number.
• The call number begins with 1 or 2 letters,
  followed by a series of numbers.
• The books are filed alphabetically by the first
  letters, then numerically after that.
• The call number is found at the bottom of the
  page that describes the book.

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What if the book isnt on the shelf?

• The book may be checked out. You can determine
  this beforehand by clicking on Daytona
  State/Daytona below the title.
• The book may be misfiled. Ask one of the
  librarians to help you.
• The book may be at the DeLand campus library. If
  the listing says Daytona State/West, the book
  is in DeLand. You may request these books see
  the Getting the Most from the Library Website
  tutorial to learn how.

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How do I check out a book?

• Take the book to the circulation desk with your
  student ID.
• You may check out a book for 2 weeks and renew it
  once.
• You may renew online, but only if the book is not
  overdue.
• There is a fine of 0.25/day for overdue books.
• If you lose a book, you will be charged for the
  cost of replacement.

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Who do I call for questions?

• If you have a question about finding a book, call
  the reference desk at [phone].
• If you have a question about checking out a book
  or a fine, call the circulation desk at (386)
  506-3055.