With so many options, it can take some practice to learn how to use Search and find what you need. But once you've got it down, searching will be so much easier!
One thing you should know is that the new Search uses a Smart Search that is significantly smarter than the old one. It may not seem that way if the item you are looking for doesn't show up first, but keep in mind someone using the same search term who is looking for something else. The new Search is very flexible and better allows for your patrons to find items without needing to know the exact title.
But... what do you do when Search isn't finding what you're looking for?
Share some of these tips with your patrons by printing our Search Tips reference sheet and displaying it near your Researcher stations. Hopefully, it will encourage patrons to try a few things on their own before seeking you out. |
Librarians and administrators can make things easier for patrons using Search in a few ways:
General searching tips
if you know the title and it still isn't coming up, include the author in your search
stuff like they talk about on
https://nsufl.libguides.com/databasetips
http://emory.libanswers.com/faq/43699