Tags in the Cuyahoga County Public Library’s

Catalog

Megan BarrettTeen Librarian

Independence Branch

What is a “tag?” A tag is a descriptive term used to

classify information.

In the catalog, librarians and customers use tags to make it easier to find materials on certain topics or in different genres.

First….. Go the catalog on the library’s website: www.cuyahogalibrary.org

Next…..

Figure out what kind of book you want to find.

If you’re looking for a certain topic or genre type it in the search box.

Then….. Refine your search using the facets on the

left side of the screen.

An example…

I’m looking for a Teen historical fiction book.

FIRST – I type “historical fiction” in the catalog search box.

NEXT – I use the facets on the left side of the screen to narrow my results to only the tagged teen books.

An example….. Narrow the results to Teen Materials by

clicking “All Teen Materials” under Collection.

An example….. Now narrow the results to only the tagged

items under Tag.

An example… That’s it! You’re done! Your search has now been refined to show only the Teen items that have been tagged as “historical fiction.”

Some advice… Tags are VERY useful, but remember

that anyone with a library card can tag something. Be sure to double-check that your book really is a specific genre.

• SUBJECT TERMS are a great way to double- check!

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