Here's a summary of the types of searches available in this collection. You will find links to each type of search on the search type bar.
| Search Type | Description | Offers Optional Ways to Limit Your Search (if enabled by your library)? | Lets You Filter Your Results on the Search Results page? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search box on the home page using the Subject option | Searches for documents about a particular topic. This search is especially useful as you begin your research. | Yes | Yes |
| Search box on the home page using the Keyword option | Searches key fields, including titles, introductory text, authors, and subject terms. This option searches a broader range of fields than a search by Subject. | Yes | Yes |
| Search box on the home page using the Entire document option | Searches the entire text of all documents in the database(s) you are searching, as well as in the fields of information included in the Keyword search. This is a good search to use if you are looking for a particular line of text or an unusual phrase. | Yes | Yes |
| Search box on the page banner | Performs a keyword search of the database. Note that clicking the more search options link takes you to the Advanced Search page. | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Search | Allows you to build as simple or as complex a search expression as you want by selecting specific areas of the database to search, known as indexes. | Yes | Yes |
| Browse Publications | Searches for periodical titles, showing information about each publication and allowing you to drill-down to select a specific volume or issue. A good way to find all articles in a specific issue or volume of publication. | Yes | Yes |
| Browse Subjects | Browses an interactive list of subject terms (known as the Subject Guide), allowing you to select topics and link to related subjects. A good way to look for information by topic. Also recommended if you want to take your research in a slightly different direction. | Yes | Yes |
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