There are three options that you can use in order to speed up your search...
Option One- To search by Author
From the Library's catalog page...
- Click on AUTHOR, then enter the author's name in the field (Last name, First name)
ex. Bach, J.S.
- Click on the SEARCH button.
- When the next page comes up and the entry looks like this:
ex. Bach, J.S. Johann Sebastian 1685 1750 --see-- Bach Johann Sebastian 1685 1750
Now you can click on the blue link.
- If Bach's works just appear you are now free to begin searching.
There are two ways that you can browse through a list of works...
- Click the NEXT PAGE button until you find what you are looking for.
-or-
- Go to the JUMP TO AN ENTRY field and enter a number where you think the piece is located, and click on the JUMP TO AN ENTRY button.
HINT: The entries are in alphabetical order; so the number that you type in will represent where the piece is alphabetically.
- After you have found the piece in the catalog write down the call # and go look in the stacks.
Option Two- Searching By Title, Keyword, or by Subject
From the library's catalog page...
- From the drop-down list (which by default displays "Keyword"), choose Author, Title or Subject, or leave Keyword as the setting.
NOTE:Using the keyword function allows you to look up a song title that may be included in the contents of a collection.
- Enter the author, the title, the keyword(s) (this can also be the title), or the subject.
- Now click GO.
Option Three- Using the Limit/Sort search
After you have done a search...
CAUTION: This option is not always reliable!!!
- Click on the LIMIT/SORT button.
When the screen comes up enter the information into the fields.
For Example: If I am looking for...
Lobet Den Herrn, Alle Heiden
- Unless you have a specific language in mind, leave this field blank.
- Choose what type of material it is.
- Next type in the title.
- Now choose where the item is located. Use UNLV Music Book Stacks (if you are looking for a score) or UNLV Music Media (if your are looking for CD's, tapes, or records.)
- If you have a year of publication, enter it into the appropriate field.
- If you do not have a year of publication, just click on the LIMIT/SORT ITEMS RETRIEVED USING ABOVE DATA button.
If none of these options work or you're still confused, lost, and/or frustrated, please go see a librarian. We are here to help you.
II. You have your call number written down, now what...
How to find your call number in the stacks...
- This is the standard look of a call number...
- Items are first shelved alphabetically by class letter.
- Items are next shelved numerically by class number.
Examples:
M8.B823 1997
M219 .B9 1923
M219.5 .A415 1966
M220 .H12 HWV 8816 1998
- Items are then shelved character by character by Cutter number (a letter followed by one or more numbers). In other words, treat Cutter numbers as if they were decimals. For example, .18 is smaller than .2 and would come first, so B18 would come before B2.
Examples:
M25. B29 J4 1923
M25. B3335 K55 1975
M25. B4 op. 26 1966
III. How to find Reserve Items:
There are two options for finding reserves
Option One- Searching by Professor/Instructor Name
From the Library's catalog page:
- Select the Course Reserves: Professor/Instructor Name option.
- Type in the Professor's Name.
Example: Doe, John
- Click on the SEARCH button.
- Write down the call number and bring it to the Circulation Desk, so a librarian may pull it for you.
Option Two-Searching by Course Name
From the Library's catalog page...
- Select the Course Reserves: Course Name option.
- Enter the name of the course or the course number, and click SEARCH
- Bring the call number up to the Circulation Desk so that a Librarian may pull it for you.
IV. Rush Cataloging
What is Rush Cataloging
Rush cataloging means that materials which have been received can be cataloged quickly. The
normal processing time for a rush request is 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.
Here's How To Do It...
- On the Music Libraries Home Page Click on the TAB that says, "Library Services".
- On the next screen click Request Rush Cataloging
- Enter the needed information into the fields.
NOTE: If you want to pick up the book here, you must type in UNLV Music Library into the Other Information field.
- Click on the SEND REQUEST button.
Help us bring our music home quicker.
We encourage students to use this option if they need a piece quickly. It helps to bring new music into the library faster, for students and faculty to enjoy!
V. Document Delivery (formerly known as Inter Library Loan)
What is Document Delivery?
Document Delivery is a service where if a book you need is located at another library, you can put in a request to have it deliverd here. The book's current location determines how long it will take to come in.
How do I do Document Delivery?
From the Music Library Home Page...
- Click on the Library Services Option.
- Click on Document Delivery Services, or you can click this link.
- Click on New! Request an item via Document Delivery
- Click on the type of document you need, then fill in the blanks.
VI. How to use the Printer
- After the selection to be printed is ready for the printer; first click on the PRINT PREVIEW option from the file menu.
It is VERY important that you use the print preview!!!!!
- Click on the FILE MENU, and select PRINT.
- Make any necessary adjustments and click on PRINT
- When the field comes up from PHAROS, enter your name.
- Go to the printer, put your COPY CARD into the machine. Click on your paper on the PHAROS computer screen, and click PRINT.
*I hope you have found this page helpful. If you have anything that you think needs to be added, or you have an idea for another webpage, let someone behind the counter know that you have a request and you would like to let us know, and we'll fix it up.*
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