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Decoding Bibliographic Citations

Trying to track down an item found in a reference list, but you don't know what it is or where to look for it? Help is here!

Identifying a Citation for a Book

Example:  

Gilbert, J. (2012). Ethics for managers: Philosophical foundations and business realities. Routledge.

Characteristics:

  • Author(s) of the book:  Gilbert, J.
  • Copyright date:  2012
  • Title of the book:  Ethics for managers: Philosophical foundations and business realities
  • Publisher:  Routledge

Locate:

   Via the Bethel University Library Webpage:

  • Sign into your LibSearch account
  • Locate the LibSearch search box 
  • Place a search in the search box for the book's title
  • Note if the book is held in the Bethel University Library and what its location and call number are
  • If the book is not held in the Bethel University Library (or is already checked out), check to see if it held at a partner library
    • Locate the Get it from Other Libraries > Get it from other locations sections of the book's record in LibSearch
    • Locate the Get a physical copy box
    • Click on Get It
    • Verify the Pickup location in the Request Physical Version box
    • Click on the Send link
  • You will receive an email when the book is available for pick-up at the Library's Check Out Desk

If the book is not available at or via the Bethel University Library, or from a partner library, you have the option of requesting the book from a non-partner library:

Via the Bethel University Library Webpage:  

  • Locate the Library Accounts link
  • Click on Login to LibSearch
  • Click on Bethel students, faculty, and staff
  • Login with your Bethel username and password
  • Click on New Search at the top of the page
  • Click on Advanced Search
  • At Search for:  click on Beyond Partner Libraries
  • Enter a search for the book in the search box, narrowing your search by the Material Type: Books
  • Click on Still didn't find what you need? Click here to send a request 
  • Verify that Book/Chapter, Dissertation/Thesis, or Media is selected as the Citation Type
  • Fill out the request form
  • Click on Send Request 
  • You will be notified via email when the book is available for pick up at the Library's Check Out Desk