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''[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog ]] > | ''[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog ]] > Titles Search'' <br> | ||
Do a | Do a Titles Search when you want to find a catalog entry and know all or part of the title. | ||
If you are not sure if your search terms are in the title, or if you are looking for a series, use a [[Family History Library Catalog Keyword Search|Keyword Search]]. | If you are not sure if your search terms are in the title, or if you are looking for a series, use a [[Family History Library Catalog Keyword Search|Keyword Search]]. | ||
== Steps to Search by | == Steps to Search by Titles == | ||
The following steps will help you find records for a specific ''' | The following steps will help you find records for a specific '''Titles''' in the '''Family History Library Catalog.''' | ||
#Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog]. | #Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog]. | ||
#Click ''' | #Click '''Titles Search'''. | ||
#Type part or all of a title. | #Type part or all of a title. | ||
#Click '''Search'''. | #Click '''Search'''. | ||
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#If the item is a microfilm or microfiche, click '''View Film Notes'''. | #If the item is a microfilm or microfiche, click '''View Film Notes'''. | ||
== Strategies for Using a | == Strategies for Using a Titles Search == | ||
The more of the title you type, the shorter the results list will be. If you do not know the whole title, type the words you do know. You may want to truncate (shorten) your search terms or use a wild card character. | The more of the title you type, the shorter the results list will be. If you do not know the whole title, type the words you do know. You may want to truncate (shorten) your search terms or use a wild card character. | ||
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If you are looking for the title of a series, use a [[Family History Library Catalog Keyword Search|Keyword Search]]. | If you are looking for the title of a series, use a [[Family History Library Catalog Keyword Search|Keyword Search]]. | ||
== How Do I Understand the Results of a | == How Do I Understand the Results of a Titles Search? == | ||
A | A Titles Search results in a list that shows: | ||
*Catalog entries that match your search term. | *Catalog entries that match your search term. | ||
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[[Family History Library Catalog Subject Search|Family History Library Catalog Subject Search]] | [[Family History Library Catalog Subject Search|Family History Library Catalog Subject Search]] | ||
[[Family History Library Catalog Call Number Search|Family History Library Catalog Call Number Search]] | [[Family History Library Catalog Call Number Search|Family History Library Catalog Call Number Search]] | ||
<br> ''[[Family History Library Catalog Keyword Search|Keyword Search]] < Previous | Next > [[Family History Library Catalog Film or Fiche Search|Film/Fiche Search]]'' | |||
''[[Family History Library Catalog Keyword Search|Keyword Search]] < Previous | Next > [[Family History Library Catalog Film or Fiche Search|Film/Fiche Search]]'' | |||
[[Category:Family_History_Library_Catalog|Family_History_Library_Catalog]] | [[Category:Family_History_Library_Catalog|Family_History_Library_Catalog]] | ||
Revision as of 15:22, 17 July 2014
Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog > Titles Search
Do a Titles Search when you want to find a catalog entry and know all or part of the title.
If you are not sure if your search terms are in the title, or if you are looking for a series, use a Keyword Search.
Steps to Search by Titles[edit | edit source]
The following steps will help you find records for a specific Titles in the Family History Library Catalog.
- Go to the Family History Library Catalog.
- Click Titles Search.
- Type part or all of a title.
- Click Search.
- Click the title that most closely matches the one you want.
- If the item is a microfilm or microfiche, click View Film Notes.
Strategies for Using a Titles Search[edit | edit source]
The more of the title you type, the shorter the results list will be. If you do not know the whole title, type the words you do know. You may want to truncate (shorten) your search terms or use a wild card character.
If you are not sure if your search terms are in the title, use a Keyword Search.
You do not need to know the exact order of the words for the title you want to find. The computer finds all titles that contain the words you type, no matter where they appear in the title.
If you are looking for the title of a series, use a Keyword Search.
How Do I Understand the Results of a Titles Search?[edit | edit source]
A Titles Search results in a list that shows:
- Catalog entries that match your search term.
- The main author for each title.
The results list is ordered alphabetically.
See also[edit | edit source]
Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog
Family History Library Catalog Place Search
Family History Library Catalog Surname Search
Family History Library Catalog Keyword Search
Family History Library Catalog Film and Fiche Search
Family History Library Catalog Author Search
Family History Library Catalog Subject Search
Family History Library Catalog Call Number Search
Keyword Search < Previous | Next > Film/Fiche Search