1. Using the Tidwell Library Catalog
Gloria E. Correa, Librarian

2. Searching before visiting the library…
Makes perfect sense because it saves you time
Gives you direction
Provides you with more choices
Prevents frustration 4
Searching before visiting the library…

3. Prior to your visit… Go to the Tidwell Library Catalog and search for
a book by title or author
A keyword of a topic that interests you – skateboarding, crafts, cars, Europe, mythology, legends, ….
A subject that you like – mathematics, history, chemistry, science fair, economy, technology
Make a list of possible titles to check out.
Place a hold on an available title or for an item that is checked-out to be the next reader!
Prior to your visit…

4. I like books that are classified as “historical fiction.”
Look at my search:
Check this out!
I got over 600 results! If you also click “status” from the drop down menu, you will get the titles that are available now!

5. Although we have many titles, sometimes you want a specific book or title.
All you have to do is place a “hold” on the title and we will deliver it to you as soon as the book comes in!
Placing a Hold
Log-In
User ID and Password
Your id#

6. Type the topic or title and click on Keyword or Subject

7. Click on the title
And Hold it!
That’s easy!!!!
As soon as the book comes in, we will deliver it to your ELA classroom!