If you just want to search for books only (ebooks and print books) change the option of "View Entire Collection" to "Books (all)" so you aren't bogged down with video, special collections, and audio recordings. If you do not find what you are looking for within the Library catalog, click on the Link+ button to expand your search over other California libraries. See something good in Link+? Click the Request button to order the book. It'll be sent to SMC where you can check it out for 3 weeks, with a possible 3 week renewal after that.
Let me know if you have questions!
