In this section of the guide, you will find pages detailing the options for searching and limiting results using the simple and advanced search bars, tips and workarounds for more effective searching, and commonly encountered issues.
- Simple Search -- Guide to the main search bar, with explanations of the various search limits and operators available in the dropdowns and suggestions for effective searching. For a full list of the collections you can search, see our Collections Overview page.
- Advanced Search -- Guide to the options available in the Advanced Search menu of the catalog, which allows for constructing more complex queries.
- Search Result Display and Limits -- Guide to the filters and options available in the Search Result View for further narrowing searches, generating permalinks, and viewing records.
- Search Tips -- Tips for searching the collections to find certain types of materials and for special characters, punctuation, and foreign language catalog records. Check out this page for tips on more effective searching.
- Common Issues and Workarounds -- Tips and workarounds for common discovery issues with the catalog. If you are experiencing errors or unusual catalog behavior, check this page. If the issue is not listed, submit this feedback form.
