Use double quotes to search an exact phrase in any index. (Single quotation marks are ignored).
- For example, searching "lord of the rings" returns records that contain that exact phrase.
Use parentheses to search words in any order.
- For example, searching (lord of the rings) returns records that contain all of those words, but not necessarily in that order.
Use a question mark for single character right-hand truncation.
- For example, search nap? to find nap or naps.
Use a star for multiple character right-hand truncation.
- For example, search nap* to find nap or naps or napping.
Use a question mark or star for center truncation.
- For example, searching wom?n [single character] or wo*n [multiple character] returns records that contain woman or women.
Find certain types of materials
- Searching for books in languages other than English
- Searching for foreign language films
- Searching for magazines by title
- Searching for scores
- Searching for TV series
- Searching for video games
Need more help?
- Contact your local library.