Subject headings allow you to search for resources on a particular author or topic and are often more productive than keyword searches.
Keyword searches work best if you have multiple concepts or topics and need only a few books.
For a comprehensive subject search, search with subject headings as well as keywords.
Searching Omni
Start with a keyword search, but expect to revise it.
Keyword Searching TIPS
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Search Technique |
What It Does |
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quotation marks |
Searches for exact phrase |
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Truncation * |
Searches for all forms of a word |
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Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) |
Lets you broaden or narrow your search |
For example, do a simple search: "black power" AND "united states"
When searching OMNI for books, use the facets located on the search results screen, to limit your search results to books & ebooks.
When you find relevant results, note the subject headings assigned. Refining your search using the same subject heading terminology may yield more precise results.
Subject Headings
United States--Politics and government--1929-1933
United States--Politics and government--1933-1945
United States--Social conditions--1918-1932
United States--Social conditions--1933-1945
To search subject headings, click on Advanced Search, which allows you to execute complex searches.
For example, you want to find books on the Vietnam war.
