catalog searching

Catalog magic: finding new authors via additional contributors

March 1, 2021

At the library, we are always excited to help you find new authors to explore, although our current ability to hang out and talk books is limited by pandemic closures. Fortunately, our catalog has some neat ways to help you slide from one author you like to another, and today I’d like to highlight the… Continue reading
Staying Healthy with Your Library: Search the Catalog for Health Topics

January 27, 2021

In this Shelf Talk consumer health series, we’ve covered a variety of ways of accessing health information through Library databases, but what about the Library’s bread and butter, materials in the online catalog? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. In addition to discovering much of the material in some of our databases, you’ll find hundreds of… Continue reading
On the hunt for the latest CD by your favorite band?

May 10, 2008

Are you a visual learner? Hoping to find that hot new movie or CD at Seattle Public Library but not sure how to search the catalog? We are experimenting – Let’s us know what you think. Just click to start the video. And then start power searching the SPL Catalog . Continue reading

Catalog magic: finding new authors via additional contributors