Performing an Advanced Search

Here's how to perform an Advanced Search:

If you're not already at the Advanced Search page, click Advanced Search from the search type bar
Enter your search term(s) in the top-most input box
Select an index from the drop-down menu (some indexes may be browsed)
Optionally select a logical operator (AND, OR, NOT), enter additional search term(s) and select an index -- you may add as many rows as needed by clicking Add a row
Optionally enter one or more search limits (if enabled) to limit your search results using the fields found below the search input boxes
Click the Search button (clicking Reset removes what you have entered and starts over with a blank form)

The index and logical operator selections that you see are only suggestions. Use the drop-down lists if you want to make your own selections. To search on multiple indexes, select a logical operator at the far right to connect each index you're searching. The AND operator is used by default, unless you select OR or NOT. To search more indexes, click the Add a row link.

Selecting certain indexes will cause a Browse button to appear allowing you to select from a list of entries that appear in a separate browser window.

If you're unsure of a spelling or want to search for variations, use wildcards in your search expression.

If your search is successful, you will see a results list page with items matching your search criteria on the right-hand side of the page organized into one or more tabs. If no results can be found, you will get a message asking you to revise your search or select one of the "Did You Mean?" alternate terms.

At the top of the Advanced Search page you'll find a message line showing the name of the database you are currently searching, along with the total number of documents searched and the most recent update date.