FINDING BOOKS
How do I know what books you have in the library?
All of the books the library has are listed in a database called the library catalog, named GOLDPAC. GOLDPAC, includes listings for all the books, journal titles, reports, conference proceedings, dissertations, and reserve materials available at Golden Gate University. You can search these listings online through our website: The GGU Library Online Catalog (GOLDPAC).The Library catalog can also connect you to some of our Electronic Books (E-books) and Course Reserves. For more information, please visit the Find:E-Books page or the the Find:Course Reserves page.
How do I find books on my topic?
To find books on your topic, you can search the catalog using Keywords or Library of Congress Subject Headings. A keyword is a word that describes what you are looking for. Most web search engines (like Google or Yahoo) search the web using keywords. A Library of Congress Subject Heading is a word that librarians have agreed to use when describing a topic or subject, and each book in the catalog will list the Subject Headings related to that book.
To search using Keywords:
1. Go to GOLDPAC
2. Click on Advanced Keyword or Simple Keyword
3. Type in the word or words you want to search
You will get a list of titles that include the words you searched for, with the newest books listed first.
To search using Subject Headings:
1. Go to GOLDPAC
2. Click on Subject Heading
3. Type in the Subject Heading you want to search
For help finding out what Subject Headings are good for your search, please ask a librarian. You can also start your search using Keywords, and once you find a book that matches your topic use the subject headings for that book to find others like it.
For more advanced searching methods and techniques, please contact a librarian via email askalibrarian@ggu.edu or calling the Reference Desk at 415-442-7244.
I know what book I want; how can I tell if the library has it?
1. Go to GOLDPAC
2. Click on Author or Title or Journal Title (If you know both the title and author of the book you need you can click on Author and Title)
3. Type in the title of the book or author's name
When you find the listing for the books you need, you should note:
the Location of the book (University Library - Stacks, Law Library, etc.)
the Call Number for the book (where it is on the shelf)
the Status of the book (if it is in the library)What do I do if the library does not have the book I need?
If there is ever a book or other item that you want and it is not available in the GGU Libraries, please consult Interlibrary Loan for instructions or call the Reference Desk at (415) 442-7244. We will try our best to get the item to you at no cost.
HELP!
Please contact the GGU Librarians for more help. You may drop in to the library, use e-mail askalibrarian@ggu.edu or phone us at 415-442-7244.
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