ADVANCED SEARCH
From MVLC
You can access the Advanced Search by clicking Advanced Search on the MVLC catalog homepage or the search results screen. The available search options are the same as on the homepage. But you may use one or many of them simultaneously. If you want to combine more than three search options, use Add Search Row button to add more search input rows. Clicking the X button will close the search input row.
Sort Criteria
By default, the search results are in order of greatest to least relevance. In the sort criteria box you may select to order the search results by relevance, title, author, or publication date.
Group Formats and Editions
This checkbox is at the bottom line of Sort Criteria. When it is checked, all formats and editions of the same title are grouped as one result. For example, the DVD and the first and second print editions of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets will appear together.
Search Library
The current search library is displayed under the Search Library box. Be default it is your library. The search returns results for your local library only. Use the Search Library box to select different branches or all of MVLC.
Limit to Available
Select Limit to Available to limit your search to items currently on the shelf. Titles without available items in the library will not be displayed.
Search Filters
You can filter your search by Item Form, Item Type, Literary Form, Language, Audience, Bib Level and Publication Year. Publication year is inclusive. For example, if you set Publication Year Between 2005 and 2007, your result items will be published in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The Advanced button below the filter name creates a more detailed menu to choose from. For each filter type, you may select multiple criteria by holding down the CTRL key as you click on the options. If nothing is selected for a filter, the search will return results as though all options are selected. If you are searching a particular library or branch, you can also limit your search by items' shelving location, too.
Quick Search
If you have details on the exact item you wish to search for, use the Quick Search option on the left of the screen. Use the drop-down menu to select to search by ISBN, ISSN, Call Number, LCCN, TCN, or Item Barcode. Enter the information and click Submit under Quick Search.
