A folder containing an Access File and Word File with directions for call number searching has been added to the following computers:
- Circulation Middle Computer
- Both Reference Desk Computers
- Special Collections (Steve’s Computer)
A folder is also available on the S drive. The folder is called WMS Call Number Search.
If someone is looking for an item and only has the call number, you will need to open the Access File and search for the call number. Here are the directions:
- Open Access File
- Enable Content if you get a security warning
- Double Click on the table called “Call Number Search” there should be a table icon next to it. This will bring up the data.
- Highlight the field (column) that contains the call numbers.
- From the “Home” menu, click on the binoculars “Find”
- Enter the call number you are looking for–note that spaces are very important
- Click “Find Next”
- Your item should be located.
If not, make sure that the call number is formatted properly–pay attention to periods and spaces.
A new file will be downloaded to computers and added to the S drive each Monday by Noon. This will pick up any changes made in WMS during the previous week. We hope to have a public web-based tool available at the end of September or early October.
If you would like me to demonstrate this search, please e-mail or call [email protected] or x2366.
Thanks!
Katie