Search for a Book


General Description
Librarians can search the entire library system for book copies matching any combination of matching criteria. This allows the librarian to narrow down a search for a specific book copy by its title, author, ISBN number, call number, location, circulation status, subject among others. The search results in a list of books in the library system that match the criteria specified and allow the library to jump to the specific book or book copy information.


Screen Description
ISBN NumberEnter an ISBN number to search for book copies of (optional).
Call NumberEnter a call number to search for a book copy (optional).
TitleEnter a partial or complete title of a book to find corresponding book copies (optional).
Author Enter a partial or complete author of a book to find corresponding book copies (optional).
PublisherEnter a partial or complete publisher of a book to find corresponding book copies (optional).
EditionEnter an edition number to find corresponding book copies (optional).
VersionEnter a version number to find corresponding book copies (optional ).
SubjectEnter a list of subject words (separated by a semi-colon) to find book copies whose subjects partially or completely match (optional).
Book CategoryChoose a book category to find corresponding book copies (optional).
Media TypeChoose a media type to find corresponding book copies (optional ).
Cost of Book: MinimumEnter a minimum cost for a book copy to find corresponding book copies (optional).
Cost of Book: MaximumEnter a maximum cost for a book copy to find corresponding book copies (optional).
CirculationChoose a circulation status (such as On Loan) to list all of the book copies which match the circulation status (optional).
LocationChoose a location to find corresponding book copies at that particular location (optional).
FloorEnter a floor number to find corresponding book copies on that particular floor (optional).
Clear ButtonRemoves everything entered into the input boxes.
OK ButtonExits this screen and executes the search showing the results.
Cancel ButtonCancels searching an returns to the Book Menu screen.
Help ButtonGets help on using the Search Criteria screen of the book management system.
     
Order ByChoose how to order the resulting search list.
Check Boxes at top of screenDetermines which items will appear in the resulting search list. Checked means the item will be included in the list, unchecked means the item will be hidden from the results listing.
Results GridListing of all of the book copies in the library system which match the search criteria specified.
Update Book ButtonUpdates the book information on the currently selected book copy.
View Book ButtonViews the book information on the currently selected book copy.
Update Book Copy ButtonUpdates the information on the currently selected book copy.
View Book Copy ButtonViews the detailed information on the currently selected book copy.
Print ButtonPrints this search result in a report.
OK ButtonExits the search results form.
Help ButtonGets help on using the Search Results screen of the book management system.

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