Using LEO: The Online Catalog

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What is LEO ?

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LEO is the online catalog of materials in the following JMU libraries:

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Carrier Library

Media Resources (basement of Carrier)

Music Library

East Campus Library

Educational Technology & Media Center (ETMC) in Memorial Hall

Center for Instructional Technology (basement of Carrier)

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LEO includes:

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Books

Computer software

Videos and DVDs

Music scores

Government Documents

Special collections

Music and spoken recordings (compact disks, LP's, cassettes)

Maps and atlases

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Searching LEO

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LEO is easy to use. Most users are able to find what they need by following directions on the screens. You may find the following techniques especially useful:

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  • Advanced Word Search - Search significant keywords in the title, subject headings, contents notes, and author.
  • LEO

  • Limit function - Restrict your search by material type (e.g. videotape, music recording), date, etc.
  • Browse by order on shelf - View a list of related items in call number order as they would appear on the shelf by clicking on a highlighted call number.
  • Show similar items - Find items by the same author or on the same subject by clicking on highlighted subject headings or author.

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Finding Sources on the Shelf (Stack Guide)

Copy the location and call number of the source and check the stack guide. If the source is checked out, you may place a hold on it. You will be notified when it is returned.
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