Frequently Asked Questions

How do I locate items in my library?

• Select Catalog on the Library homepage
• Select Library catalog
• Do a title, author, subject, or keyword search in the Library Catalog to locate the item
• Search any part of the catalog record (author, title, notes, etc.) using a Word List (keyword) search, do combination searches, and limit by date
• Write down the call number for the item
• Didn't find it at Marianjoy library? Search Other Catalogs

I have the call number for an item. How do I get it?

• Write down the call number of the item. Each item has a spine label with the Call number. 
• Check the location of the item – GEN (General), REF (Reference), RES (Resident), PAT EDU (Patient Education), AUDIO, VIDEO, etc.
• Locate the general subject area of the item as shown by the first letters in the call number - WB for example. The remaining numbers and letters in the call number will lead you to the specific item.

The item I want is checked out. How can I get it next?

• Do a title or call number search in the Library Catalog for the item that you want.
• Click on the item, this will bring the detailed record of the item on the screen. Click on the REQUEST a COPY button that appears at the top of the page.
• Fill out the request form as completely as possible. You will be notified when the item is returned.
• You may access the Library Catalog from here.

What are MeSH Headings?

• MeSH is the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary for indexing articles for MEDLINE/PubMed.
• MeSH terminology provides a consistent way to retrieve information that may use different terms for the same concepts.It consists of sets of terms known as descriptors in a hierarchical structure that permits searching at various levels of specificity. MeSH descriptors are arranged in both an alphabetic and a hierarchical structure.
• For further information go to Mesh Browser Home Page.