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Library - Search Tips
You can search the catalogue for items by using an index or keyword. You can limit your search by asking the system to search only for what's in the fields below:
Keywords |
Searches for the word you supply anywhere in the catalogue record. |
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Title |
Searches for the word(s) you supply anywhere in the title. |
Author |
Use this search when you want to find an author or organisation. |
Subject |
This index allows you to search a range of subjects. Click the arrow on the right and select your subject from the drop down list. NB These subjects relate to the book location and do not give an exhaustive list of resources on the subject. |
Type |
Allows you to search a range of formats e.g. Books, DVDs. Click the arrow on the right and select your subject from the drop down list. |
Year |
Click the arrow on the right and select the year of publication from the drop down list. |
You search each field separately OR
You can combine information you have added or selected for several or all the fields
You can also use these operators to refine your search even further
These search modifiers can be used in the keyword, title and author fields:
* is wildcard
" " for phrase search
+ for required
- for not
> more important
< less important
You can sort your search results by title (alphabetical), author (alphabetical) or date (descending date order). Click once on "Title" etc in the bar at the top of your search results.
Sample search:
How to find a recent DVD about Human rights
- Enter "Human rights" in the Keywords box
- Select "DVD" from the Type box by clicking on the right hand arrow
- Select 2005 from the Date box by clicking the right hand arrow
- Click the Search button and your results will be displayed
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