Patron Access Catalog Tutorials

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Welcome to the online Patron Access Catalog (P.A.C.) Tutorials!

The tutorials below will provide detailed instruction on conducting some of the most common types of searches using the Patron Access Catalog (P.A.C.). The tutorials have been provided in two formats - screencast videos and PowerPoint slideshows.

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How to Conduct a Subject Search

The slideshow below demonstrates how to conduct a subject search using the Holmes County District Public Library’s online catalog. To see a full view of the slideshow click on "Full" located on the lower border of the slideshow screen.


How to Conduct a Kids Search

Below is a screencast video demonstrating how to conduct a search using the Kids Searches portal on the Holmes County District Public Library catalog system. To see a full view of the video click on icon with the 4 arrows pointing outward located on the lower border of the video screen.


How to Access Your Library Card Account

The slideshow below demonstrates how to access your library card account using the Holmes County District Public Library’s online catalog. To see a full view of the slideshow click on "Full" located on the lower border of the slideshow screen.


How to Renew an Item

Below is a screencast video demonstrating how to renew an item using the Holmes County District Public Library catalog system. To see a full view of the video click on icon with the 4 arrows pointing outward located on the lower border of the video screen.


How to Conduct a Movie Search

The slideshow below demonstrates how to conduct a movie search using the Holmes County District Public Library’s online catalog. To see a full view of the slideshow click on "Full" located on the lower border of the slideshow screen.


How to Conduct a General Search

Below is a screencast video demonstrating how to conduct a general search using the Holmes County District Public Library catalog system. To see a full view of the video click on icon with the 4 arrows pointing outward located on the lower border of the video screen.


How to Place a Hold

The slideshow below demonstrates how to place an item hold using the Holmes County District Public Library’s online catalog. To see a full view of the slideshow click on "Full" located on the lower border of the slideshow screen.


How to Place a Hold

Below is a screencast video demonstrating how to place a hold on an item not available or found in the Holmes County District Public Library catalog system. To see a full view of the video click on icon with the 4 arrows pointing outward located on the lower border of the video screen.