blueskywhy

A: are you having any problem, sir?

B: Yes, I need a major book for my history research paper. and I tried
the card list  but it's not there.

A: Well. if it's a recent book. it won't be in the card list.
All the information about books since 1995 is in the computer.  
I advise you to try it.

B: No wonder. This book was published in 1998.

A :All you have to do is to type in the title or the writer's name

B: Do you mean it will tell me whether the book is check out or not?

A: Right! It also give you the due date. if the book is in the library,
it will tell you where you can find the book.