Guide to the Online Catalog

Tabs 

Full catalog
Search catalog of all Duke Libraries, including Medical Center, Law School, Ford Business, and Divinity.

Journal/Serials
Search for journals, magazines, or newspapers.  Use databases to search for articles.

Duke Libraries
Click on a link to a library to find items only in that library.

Conferences
Search for published papers presented at conference proceedings.

Reserves
Search for e-reserves and print reserves.

Other Catalogs
Links to other local and useful library catalogs. 

Banner Links

Sign-in
For renewing on-line, seeing what you have checked out, seeing fines/fees, placing holds or recalls, saving to your e-shelf, and accessing e-reserves.

Basic Search
See graphic above.

Advanced Search
Provides more options for a refined search.

Expert Search
Take the Advanced Search a giant leap forward using programming codes to get a more specific list of results.

Search History
Keeps a list of your searches during this session.

Results List
Returns you to your most recent search.

Locate Materials
Now that you've found something in the catalog, click here to find out where to go to get it.

My Library Card
Takes you to your library account where you can see what you've checked out, have on hold, and any fines.  Click on the Loans link to renew items on-line.

Basket
A place to temporarily save a list of items during a session.  Use the e-shelf to save things permanently.

e-Shelf
Your space where you can save a list of items that you want to use again.  You can also create folders and add notes.

Ask Us!
Ask a Librarian if you have questions.

Databases
Click here to search for a database where you can find articles in newspapers, magazines, journals, and so much more!