Isaac Dickson Elementary School Media Center

Searching for Books and WebsitesUsing the Online Catalog

Getting to the Media Center Search Station

• From school– click on the icon on the desktop for “library media

search”– From the Dickson School home page, click on the

Media/Library Search link on the left side• From home or any computer with internet access– search for Isaac Dickson Elementary School– OR use this URL

http://www.ashevillecityschools.net/schools/ide/– From the Dickson School home page, click on the

Media/Library Search link on the left side

Media Center Catalog—Home Page

The next five slides will show you how to do searches while in the basic tab on the main Media Center catalog screen.

On each slide, click on the catalog screen to view the tutorial. Then click on the arrow at the bottom to view the next slide.

Click on the catalog screen to learn about the Isaac Dickson Media Center online catalog.

Keyword Search

Title Search

Author Search

Subject Search

Series Search

Searching for a Book--PowerLearn how to do a power search to narrow down or broaden your search.

Searching for a Book--VisualUse this simple way of looking for a book by clicking on the pictures to narrow your search.

WebsitesFind websites that match our Media Center collection. These sites have been reviewed and are appropriate for our grades.

WebPath ExpressFind websites that match our curriculum and your research needs using WebPath Express.

Isaac Dickson Media Center

Thank you for viewing our tutorial. If you have any questions, please contact

Martha Hayes, Media Coordinator, at martha.hayes@asheville.k12.nc.us .