Find a Book by an Author - Find a Book in the Catalog - Library Guides at Oral Roberts University

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Begin Your Search

Begin at the opens new windowLibrary's Home page.
Click on Books, Ebooks, and Media.

Next, change the dropdown to Author.
Enter author in the search box, Twain, Mark.
Type the last name then comma first name.
Click on Go.

Catalog Results List

Limit to Print

Click on Limit/Sort Search.

Select PRINTED MATL next to Material type.
Then click on Submit.

Information You Need From the Catalog

Find the book in the results list you would like to check out and get the following information.

Check to make sure the Status is AVAILABLE.
Take a picture of the Call Number or write it down.
Note the Location in the Library where the book will be found.

Find the Book on the Shelf

For help on finding the book on the shelf in the Library, see opens new windowHow to Find a Book in the Library or the more detailed guide on finding a book in the Library, opens new windowHow to Find a Book on the Shelves.