Understand Individual Search Result

The topic Understand Search Results goes into detail about the top of the search results screen and the information provided in that area.  This topic will discuss the actual information for an individual item found in any search result.

In the example below, a search was conducted for 'keywords containing tarantula'. This is one of 40 titles returned:

• The Found As area shows the field(s) where your selected keyword was found.  In this example, the keyword was located in the Note.  Remember the keyword search was for keywords located in the title, author, subject, note, etc. fields.  By holding your mouse pointer over the Found As: Note area, a text box displays specifically where the keyword was located, as shown above.
  
  If the keyword is found in multiple subjects, notes, etc. with many related searches, the Found As area will display a lengthier note.  Look at the example below:
  
  

• The title of the item is prominently displayed along with the author's name and any other pertinent information regarding illustrations, pictures, etc.

• The individual result also shows the type of material, illustrated by the icon shown at the far right of the result set.  Holding your mouse pointer over the icon displays the text name of the material.  In the first example, the item is a book , but also part of a reading program.  The second example above is a book .  For a listing of all materials and their meanings, see Result Set Icons.

• In the body of the individual result, the author is displayed along with the published date and the branch locations where the item may be found.  In our example shown above, the location Multiple indicates several branches have this particular item.

• The call number, in this case, 395.1 BUE, helps to pinpoint the shelf location of the item.  Holding your mouse pointer over this area displays what collection the item can be found, such as 'Nonfiction', as shown below:
  
  

• Finally, in the far lower right corner of the individual result, the availability status is displayed.  The example shows the item to be 'Available', but you may see other terms, such as Missing, or Overdue, among others.

See Understand Label Displays for information about what is 'behind' the individual result.