2.3 Reading a Catalogue Record

The library book record for the electronic book The SAGE Handbook of Autism and Education shown below presents useful information for accessing the ebook and its bibliographic information. Subject headings are particularly useful for finding other similar titles. Examine the different parts of a record and click on the  symbol to learn about each.

The location of the print copy of the book Research Methods in Special Education shown below is indicated in the Locations section of the record. The information includes the name of the library that holds that book and where it is located on the shelves. This shelving system is organized by call number order. Print library items can be placed on hold and held for a user to pick up by a certain date. Examine the different parts of a record and click on the symbol to learn about each.