How to find Books in the Boyd Library
Searching the Library Catalog
- Click on the “Library Catalog” Link
- Choose the type of search (Default is “all fields”) Click the “Search” button
- Search terms can also be added, deleted, or redone. Type terms in the search box and click the “Search” button
- Scroll through the list until the desired item is found. IMPORTANT!!!! Click on the title of the item needed. A “pop up” window will appear with information on finding the item.
- The “pop up” will give the information to find the status and location of the item.
How to Find Ebooks
Instructions for Finding Ebooks
- Click on the NCLIVE Icon
- If you are off-campus, a prompt to enter your Sandhills Login will appear
- It will be the same as your Sandhills Email or Moodle login.
- You will now be at the NCLIVE search screen for Ebooks
- Go down to the second (2nd) search box. It will be below the “BROWSE NC LIVE RESOURCES” title
- The box should also say “Search NC LIVE E-Books”
- Type in your search terms and click the “SEARCH” button
- A screen with a list of titles that match your search will appear
- You may now have one of two options appear
- A screen that says “Welcome to Ebook Central!” and wants you to select your institution. SELECT SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE and click “Continue” The links to view the ebook should now appear.
- The other option should take you directly to the link to read the Ebook.