Advanced Searching

Skills to be acquired

Learn techniques that you can apply to any number of databases, whether they are library catalogs, periodical databases, or search engines like Google

After completing this module you should be able to:

Come up with the best search terms and choose the best tool to search
Understand the difference between keyword and subject searching
Use boolean operators to create a successful search string and understand when to use them
Understand when to use and what happens if you search by field or phrase and/or use truncation in a search
Successfully limit a search to retrieve those records that are most relevant
Customize search results and e-mail or save results for later use.

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Skills to be acquired