Can't Find It?

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If you can't find an item on our catalog, try the following options:

Check Your Spelling

When doing a keyword search, the words must be exactly as they are listed in the catalog, so be sure to check your spelling.  It is sometimes more helpful to do a Starts With... search to browse titles, authors, or subjects if you know the first few letters or words. 

You can also try using an asterisk (*) to get more results. For example:

• build* will bring up builds, building, builder, or builders.
• wom*n will bring up woman or women
  

Request an Item

If we don't own a book or audiobook that is older than six months, we can usually get a copy from another library through interlibrary loan. You must be a city resident to use this service. 

If you are looking for a music CD, DVD, or newer book, you can request that the library purchase a copy.  Just ask at a Reference Desk for a Purchase Request Form.  You will be notified whether or not the library can fill your request.

Looking for Magazine or Newspaper Articles?

Try searching our magazine databases:

• ProQuest has the full text of the Spokesman Review (1995-), the New York Times (1980-), and other newspapers and magazines
  
• General Onefile has the full text of many magazines and journals, including  academic, business, and health journals
• For more ideas, see our Magazines & Newspapers list

If you still cannot locate a particular article or newspaper and you live within the city limits and have valid library card, you can request a copy of the article or a newspaper microfilm.

Search our Databases and Ebooks

We have more information options with our subscription databases.  Look for car repair in  ChiltonLibrary; read full text encyclopedias on topics such as food and culture, drug abuse, or the environment with Gale Virtual Reference Library; learn a new language with PowerSpeak Languages; or find a good book to read in Novelist Plus.  If you live outside the city limits, you can use the databases in any library branch or pay for remote access.

Ask a Librarian

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