University of Wisconsin - Stout

Finding Your Sources

Finding Information Sources

Books and Audiovisual Materials Finding Aids

Sample Stout Catalog Record

The BRIEF View below shows essential information:

  • Author
  • Title
  • Place of publication
  • Publisher
  • Publication date
  • Location (collection) of the item
  • Specific call number used to locate item, unless it is an e-book.
  • Link will be present for e-books.
  • Status: Available now on shelf. If checked out, a due date will show.
Brief view of record shows author, title, etc. and where to find it in the library
 

LONG View button gives additional information. See example below.

  • Other authors (if there is more than one)
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings. Click on a subject heading to jump into a subject search, perhaps finding more items on the topic.
  • Physical description of the item
  • Notes of special interest such as indexes, photos, etc.
  • Chapter titles or short book jacket notes often show for newer items.
Long view of catalog record shows more info such as pages, notes, chater titles, etc.

Last Updated: 06/13/2008 and Last Revised: 5/5/2008

Contact Denise Madland for more information or help on this topic.