Books

Subject Headings

For single concept searches, for example, dairy barns, use the basic search option in the Morrisville College Library online catalog and select the "Keyword(s)in subject" option from the Search Type menu. If the concept is expressed as a phrase (two or more words), be sure to select the "Words Adjacent" option located below the search box.

For searches that involve two or more concepts, for example, dairy cattle and breeding, use the advanced search option. Use a separate search box for each search term and select the "Keyword(s)in subject" option from the Search Type menu for each search term.

In the search term table, narrower or more specific search terms are listed after many of the more general or broader terms. The narrower terms are preceded by two or three dots. To conduct a search for books on narrower topics, use the advanced search option and include the broader term in one search box and narrower term in a second search box. Select the "Keyword(s)in subject" option from the Search Type menu for each search term.

Interlibrary Loan

Morrisville College students and faculty may request books through interlibrary loan free of charge. To use this service you must set up an interlibrary loan account. This is a simple procedure and establishes an account where you can place interlibrary loan requests for books and journal articles.

To look for books in other libraries, use WorldCat, a database of United States and world academic and research library book collections. To request a book

• open your interlibrary loan account and under "New Request" select "Book"
• open a second browser window to conduct a search in WorldCat
• in the results list, click on the title of the book you wish to request to open the full book description
• click on the "Find More Information" link located next to "External Resources:"
• another browser window will open with information about the book, click on the "try interlibrary loan" link near the bottom of the page
• your interlibrary loan book request form should appear with the book information fields filled in; check the form for accuracy and click the submit button to complete your request
• you will receive an e-main notification when the book arrives
• pick up the book at the library circulation desk
• the length of the borrowing time is determined by the lending library, renewals can be requested.