Socrates Activity


Author Search in Socrates

Now you practice! Note: When using Socrates, use the Go Back button within the catalog (top left), not the browser's back button. Start with an Author search.

  1. Select Browse (instead of the default Keyword) which produces an alphabetical list (best for an author search).
  2. Type the author's name, e.g., hemingway, ernest.
  3. Click on Author.

Choose an entry, then select any record, and click on Details. Notice how much more information is displayed.