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 [email protected] .