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To locate books in the Polk State Library, I need to use the library's catalog. I will start by going to the Polk State College website, clicking on Library/TLCC, and then clicking on Books/Catalog.
Next, I will enter my search terms and click the magnifying glass to search. For this example, I will search climate change
The top results are the most relevant items. I can use the "Tweak your results" on the left side of the page to refine my search results.
For example, let's say I am looking for books on the shelf at the Lakeland campus. Here are the limits I would check under these categories:
Availability: Available on shelf
Library: Polk/Lakeland
Resource Type: Books
Then I would click Apply Filters
Next, I will look over the results. Once I see a book I like I can click on the title to get the call number and the citation information. Here is one! Title: Air Pollution and Climate Change: The Basics
After clicking on the title, I can get the citation information. I can also write down the call number to find the book on the shelf. If I have trouble finding the book, I can ask library staff for help.
If after searching I still cannot find what I need, I can use Ask a Librarian, email, or stop by the library.