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The Federated Search Solution
(2021-12-17)
Federated search provides a single search interface that allows users to search multiple online resources simultaneously—subscription databases, library catalogs, and other electronic resources—with one query that returns ...
Beyond Web Search Tips and Tricks: Thinking through the Search
(2021-12-20)
The author recommends a more intentional Web search strategy that will help students retrieve better search results. Teachers and librarians can help students to improve their searching skills by asking these four key ...
Web Search Field Trip: Find it on the Web with Field Searching
(2021-12-20)
The author describes the functionality of field searching, a search technique which locates specific terms in a specific field. The author points out field searching options available via the advanced search page of the ...
Exploring Service Philosophy Statements Using Qualitative Content Analysis
(2022-06-16)
This paper will describe a study in which we examined service philosophy statements at a diverse group of North American academic libraries. We used qualitative content analysis to examine their form and content to identify ...
Find It on the Web Using the Search Concepts You Already Know
(2021-12-22)
The author discusses the applicability and effectiveness of phrase searching, the use of natural language, Boolean logic, nesting, proximity, truncation, and wildcards to web search engines.
Moving Forward: The Next-Gen Catalog and the New Discovery Tools
(2020-02-13)
This article explores two emerging solutions—next-gen catalogs and discovery products. A next-gen catalog provides an intuitive interface designed in accordance with current web standards. It incorporates features such as ...