Searching Sophie by Author
Sophie, Denver Seminary's online library catalog, can be searched using two methods: basic search features or using power, or advanced, search features.
Searching using Basic Search Features
The Basic Search features allow the user to search for source materials using several individual criteria. These include searching by author, title, or subject. The focus of this section will be on searching by author, title, or subject.
To Search by Author:
1. Access Sophie by clicking on Library on the Seminary’s homepage and then clicking on the Online Catalog Link to Sophie.
2. Enter the author’s name in search box:
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3. Click the arrow button or press Enter.
Note: An author search can also be done using the last name only.
4. This will result in a list of authors in alphabetical order. This list will show the author and the number of books written by the author:
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5. Click on the name of the desired author to show a listing of the books written by the author that are available in the library:
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6. Clicking on the title will provide the following information:
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This information will provide:
a. Where the book is located
b. The call number of the book
c. How many copies are available
d. If each copy is currently checked out or on the shelf
Saving Search Result Items
Sophie makes it possible to save one or more item(s) of the search results. These items can then be sent to you via e-mail so that you can have access to them when looking for the book(s). To save an item from the search result list:
7. Click on the Add to my list button to save the item to your list (serves like a shopping cart when shopping on line).
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8. Click on the My List feature in the upper right hand corner of the window:
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Note: The number next to My List will reflect the number of items you have selected. Your My List can contain items from more than one search at the same time.
9. This will open your My List window:
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10. Click in the box next to the item(s) you want to email to yourself and the click the Email this list link to send it to yourself.
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11. Click box next to the item and click the Remove button to remove an item from your list:
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