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Find Books in OneSearch and in Ebook Collections

You can search in OneSearch for print books, ebooks, and more on your topic.

  • Use the library website's main OneSearch search box, with "OneSearch" selected, to type in your topic. This search will bring you to OneSearch, where you can limit your search on the top or by using the filters on the left hand side of the page.
  • You can also click on Advanced Search to do a more guided OneSearch search.

 

Ebooks are cataloged and can be found in OneSearch, but they are also available via databases. See the links below:

Sample Search

There are many ways to look for something in OneSearch. One search method is simply using the default search box on the Libraries' homepage. The steps below will guide you through a sample search to see if Adelphi has a copy of the book Elmet.
  1. Go to Adelphi University Libraries' homepage: https://www.adelphi.edu/libraries/
     
  2. Locate the OneSearch search box and enter your search terms. For this example: elmet.
    Screenshot of Adelphi University Libraries homepage with OneSearch selected

    Note that "OneSearch" is selected below the search box. You can also search in other ways, but for this example we want to use the OneSearch option to do a quick search. You can switch to Advanced Search from the next page if you are unhappy with your results.
     

  3. Click Search. OneSearch will display your search results on the next screen. 
     

  4. If we had multiple versions of the book, you would see from the results screen whether the item is available in physical or electronic format, the year it was published, and more. If you see what you are looking for, click on its title to see the full library record.

    Screenshot of search results
     
  5. Scroll down to the "Get It" section to see how to access the book. Adelphi has a print copy of the book in Swirbul Library, Garden City. Once you are sure it is "in place" on the shelf and available, you can copy down the location and call number, then head to the shelf to locate it. 
    Screenshot of a library record
    Note: If we had an ebook, you would instead see a link to view the book online. Ebooks can be viewed from anywhere with an internet connection--you just have to sign in with your Adelphi username and password to access them. Some ebooks limit the number of users who can read the book at the same time; if you are turned away, try again in a few minutes.
     
  6. The "Send to" section of the library record allows you to email the library record to yourself, export it, cite it, copy a permalink (stable URL), and more.

Book Tips

If you find a good book, look at its catalog information closely.

Click on the book TITLE to see a detailed description. Doing this can often save you time. Check:

  • Table of Contents  - The table of contents will give you a good idea of what the book contains and what it will and will not include. This can help you decide if the source is worth pursuing.
  • Subject terms (ex. Buddhist philosophy) - If a book looks useful, you can click on one of its hyperlinked Subject terms to find other books that share the same focus.
  • Call number (ex. BQ5612 .S535 2014) - If a book is available in print format, you will see a call number in this detailed record. Clicking on the hyperlinked call number will show you what books are nearby on the physical library shelf.
  • Sometimes the Summary statement(s) can be helpful.