Denver Seminary

Sophie, Denver Seminary's online library catalog, can be searched using two methods: basic search features or 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 title.

To search by Title:

Using Keywords

Keywords can be used if exact title is not known. It allows a search to be done using one or more words that may be in the exact title.

1. Access Sophie by clicking on Library on the Seminary’s homepage and the clicking on Online Catalog: Sophie.

2. Click on the dropdown arrow at the end of the Search box. This will display the following list:

3. Select Title Keywords from the dropdown list:

4. Enter the keywords or the exact title in the search box:

5. Click on the arrow button or press Enter.

6. This will generate a list of search results that match the keywords:

7. Click on an item in the list to find out more about the Item:

This information will provide:

1. What the book is about
   
2. Where the book is located
   
3. The Call number of the book
4. If it has been checked out or if it is available

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:

1. Click on the Add to my list button to save the item to your list (serves like a shopping cart when shopping on line).

2. Click on the My List feature in the upper right hand corner of the window:

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.

3. This will open your My List window:

4. 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.

5. Click box next to the item and click the Remove button to remove an item from your list:

To search by Title:

Using The Exact Title

There are times when the exact title is available to use. To search for a book by its’ exact title:

1. Access Sophie by clicking on Library on the Seminary’s homepage and the clicking on Online Catalog: Sophie.

2. Click on the dropdown arrow at the end of the Search box. This will display the following list:

3. Select Title Exact from the dropdown list:

4. Enter the exact title in the search box:

5. Click on the arrow or press Enter.

6. this will open up the search results window:

7. Select the desired title to get more information about the book:

This information will provide:

1. Where the book is located
2. The call number of the book
3. How many copies are available
4. If each copy is currently checked out or on the shelf
5. Due date for any copies currently checked out

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:

1. Click on the Add to my list button to save the item to your list (serves like a shopping cart when shopping on line).

2. Click on the My List feature in the upper right hand corner of the window:

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.

3. This will open your My List window:

4. 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.

5. Click box next to the item and click the Remove button to remove an item from your list: