Summon Is the New Default Option in General Search

Starting on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, Summon will be the default search option on the Thompson Library homepage. Everything in Mirlyn can be found in Summon. If you prefer, though, Mirlyn will still be available to search alone.

Below is a chart showing which tools to use in searching for different types of resources.

Summon Mirlyn Mirlyn Reserves Journal Finder
Books & other items physically in the Thompson Library

  • Books
  • Ebooks
  • Periodicals/journals in hard copy
  • CDs, DVDs, & VHS tapes
  • Microfilm & microfiche
  • Archival materials
Yes Yes Reserve items only Hard copy periodicals & journals only
Articles Yes No No No
Reserve items (hard copy & online) No No Yes No
Titles of periodicals/journals (i.e. “Does the library have journal X?”) No Hardcopy periodicals & journals only No Yes
E-books Most e-books Many e-books No Yes

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