1. Library Catalog

5. Always start your search with the NCMC catalog
Always start your search with the NCMC catalog. Then you can broaden your search to other member libraries. You have access to over 35M items!

6. I am now searching in the NCMC catalog
I am now searching in the NCMC catalog. You can start with keyword searching or use author information, etc. There is also the Advanced Search option.

7. My search term was social media. I have many results
My search term was social media. I have many results! The picture on the left tells you what type of material the item is. For example, streaming video, E-Book, book, etc.

8. By clicking on the title you get to see a summary of the book, number of pages, copyright date, and also author information.

9. If you choose an E-Book you can instantly access the book
If you choose an E-Book you can instantly access the book. There is no need to check out the book. You go to North Central: Click to access.

10. Now to get to the actual book, you will click on the PDF Full Text
Now to get to the actual book, you will click on the PDF Full Text. Note on the left you can access the Tools with citation information available.

11. Your book is instantly ready for you to read!

12. If you want to expand your search to many other libraries now use MOBIUS.

13. This is where you will type in your search words, title, author, or whatever you want to use to search for your items. You can also click on Advanced Search for more search options.

14. Many of the items can be requested from other libraries
Many of the items can be requested from other libraries. They will come to our campus and we will contact you when they arrive. How do you request an item? I will show you now!

16. Next choose your cluster. We are KC-Towers.

17. Type in your name, your Pirate # plus NCMC at then end of your Pirate #, and finally choose your pickup location. Your item is now requested and will be available to you soon. You will be notified by to your Pirate account when the item is ready for you to pick up in the First Floor of the Library. It really is that easy!

18. The library staff is always ready to answer questions and offer assistance. Come to Geyer Hall and see us!