The University of Sydney - Library 

Quiz: Finding a book

Select the best answer for each question.

1. The best way to find a book in the Library is …

   1. go look on the shelves
   2. check Amazon.com
   3. check your bookshelf at home
   4. check the Library catalogues

   D is the correct answer. The catalogue will tell you what's on our shelves and link you to our electronic resources.

    

2. What is the best kind of search to use in the online catalogue when starting to research a topic?

   1. subject search
   2. keyword search
   3. title search
   4. journal search

   B is the correct answer. Start with a keyword search to find something relevant, and then look at the catalogue record to see the correct subject headings that will lead you to more books.