This document provides instructions for locating a book in a library catalog. It guides the user to search the library homepage and catalog to find a book on their topic by filling in fields for the book title, author, publication date, call number, and format. It also has the user check the call number location guide to determine what floor they can find the book on.

1. Name _______________________
Date ________________________
Locating a Book in the Library Catalog
Search the Library Catalog to find one book on your topic.
Path: Library Homepage (http://library.gmu.edu) → Library Catalogs under
Research Tools → George Mason University's Library Catalog
What is the title of the book?
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Who is the author? ________________________________________________
What is the publication date? ________________________________________
What is the call number? ___________________________________________
What is the format (print, microfilm, web or multiple formats)?
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Check the Call Number Location Guide:
Which floor will you find it (if applicable)? _____________________________