Step-by-Step: Accessing Library Materials: Modify & Advanced Search

Modify your Search Results

Too many results? Or, not enough? Not the right type of resource? Click the "Modify Search" link to open "Advanced Search" options--the screenshots below may provide additional guidance.

Step 1: To the right of search field select "advanced search."

Step 2: Use the multiple search boxes to refine your search.

The AND will narrow your results because they will have to include BOTH search terms.

The OR will expand your results because they will just have to include EITHER of your search terms. Use this for synonyms and similar keywords.

Step 3: Search Criteria.

• Search for: Limits by Primo VE search scope
• Any field: Limits by title, author, subject, etc.
• Material Type: Limits by book, article, journals, video/film.
• Language
• Start Date/End Date.

Step 4: Click "Search".

Example: