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Library Search User Guide

Basic Search

Basic Search

Best for simple searches when you know what you are looking for.

Search Options:

  • As you type in the search box you will have the option to select Everything (all items available at NorQuest Library) or Textbooks.
    • Use quotation marks to search for an exact phrase or title (e.g. "Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology")
  • You can also select the format you prefer (Books, Articles or Videos). The default is to search All formats.
  • Click on the microphone icon to enable speech to text. You may be prompted to allow the library search to access your microphone before you can use this feature. 
  • Next to the search box is the Advanced search button that offers many more useful search options.
     

The main library search page. The top navigation bar has several buttons: new search, help, A to Z databases, browse search, find by citation, interlibrary loan request, and a hidden menu. In the top right corner is the Sign in button and a hidden menu. Below that top navigation bar there is a search box where you can type in search terms. To the left is a microphone button that allows users to search by voice rather than typing their search terms. To the right of that is the Search button. And to the right of that is the Advanced Search button. Below the search box there are three format options you can choose: All, Books, Journals, Articles and Videos. Below that is a list of search results, with several filters on the left side of the page.

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