 Baltimore County Public Library Online Catalog |
For specific information on topics, nonfiction books can be useful sources. Locating the books and the information within the books depend on effective research skills.
Browsing the shelves can help you to locate nonfiction books on your topic; however, using an automated catalog can save time and help ensure a more thorough search.
In addtion to your school library, an excellent source is the Baltimore County Public Library. Your initial search can begin at home or school via the World Wide Web.
Online Searching
Tips Using the BCPL Online Catalog
- Click on the link at the end of these tips to access the Baltimore County Public Library Online Catalog.
- On the BCPL homepage, click on "catalog" in the upper left section.
- Type your topic or keyword in the rectangular box. Under "Select a search type," pull down to "Keyword." Click the "Search" button.
- Scroll down on the next screen to find your results list. Then, click on the highlighted title of any sources in the list that seem appropriate for your topic.
- Skim the bibliographic entry by scrolling down. Decide if this might be an appropriate resource for your topic. If so so, check to see which branches own the book and have it on the shelves.
- You may wish to call that branch to reserve the book, follow directions on the screen to hold that book using your library card, or visit the branch to pick it up.
Click here if you would like to access the Baltimore County Public Library Online Catalog.