Resources

BCISD School Libraries Collection Development Policy

OPAC

Websites

Refdesk

Types of Searches

• COMBO – This search can narrow your results by combining Author, Title, and/or Subject searches.
• EXPERT – You can perform complex searches using the Boolean operators described above to join up to three search terms. This allows you to generate more precise results.
• STUDY PROGRAMS – This search helps you find items associated with study programs, such as Accelerated Reader and Reading Counts.
• VISUAL – Simply click an image. If a page with additional images appears, continue selecting pictures until you receive a results list.
• BROWSE COLLECTION – This search allows you to search for a term by Subject or Name. Related term results are listed alphabetically.