Using Catalyst: The Basic Search Screen
Arthur Lakes Library
Colorado School of Mines
1400 Illinois Street
Golden, Colorado 80401
Phone: (303) 273-3911
Fax: (303) 273-3199
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Basic Search Screen allows you to quickly search for items in the catalog using keywords, titles or author names.
  • The Basic Search Screen is particularly helpful if you know the exact title of the item you need or the author's complete name.
Using the Basic Search Screen
Click to enlarge Follow These Steps
basic1.jpg (99745 bytes) Go to the Basic Search screen in Catalyst.  Enter the term or terms you wish to search for in the Search for field.
basic2.jpg (99143 bytes) Select the type of search from the Search by list.  Consult the Search Tips below the dialog box for help in determining which type of search is best for you.
basic3.jpg (105588 bytes) (Optional) Select a Library location limit (archive, CSM theses, map room, etc.) from the Quick Location Limits menu (use only for Keyword and Title searches).
basic4.jpg (150757 bytes) (Optional) Reduce the number of search results and improve their relevance by clicking the Set Limits button (available limits include year, language and Library location).  From the Basic Search page these limits are effective only for Titles and Keywords searches.  Search limits stay in effect until you exit Catalyst or click on the Undo button.
basic5.jpg (396461 bytes) Click the Submit button to run the search. The Reset button clears the information entered.  In some resulting lists format icons show the type of material (book, map, thesis etc.).
basic11.jpg (104412 bytes) Use the Search Dialog boxes at the top of the results page to alter the current search or conduct a different search.  Use the Jump Bar to move quickly through your results list. Use the Sort by drop-down to change the title list order, and use the Post Limit button to limit by any of the criteria in the limits list .
basic6.jpg (92578 bytes) Use the Format Records to Save, Print or Email dialog box at the bottom of the results page to email, print or save some or all of your search results. You can choose to save titles in your Bookbag, or save the Search Query for later sessions. Use the Clear Selected and Retain Selected buttons to clear or retain result selections as you move through results pages.
basic7.jpg (133416 bytes) For information about a specific item, click on the item's hyper-linked title or author. The red and white Internet graphic in the returned title list indicates the availability of an online resource.  To access the online resource, open the item's record and click on the displayed "Internet Links".
basic8.jpg (114247 bytes) The Brief View will provide basic information, including location in the Library and call number, about the title you choose to view.  For journals, this view provides information on the volumes that the Library owns. 
basic9.jpg (126199 bytes) For the full record click on Detailed View.  Hyper-linked subject terms can be used to help you locate similar items.
basic10.jpg (107884 bytes) Use the Help button for other ways to improve your search as well as other help topics.