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MINE330 Mineral Industry Economics

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What is Omni?

  • Omni is our library collection search tool that enables you to search for books, journals, articles, videos and much more, all from one interface. 
  • Omni enables you to search different scopes of information collections: locally at Queen's, consortially with 20 other partner libraries, and beyond, via the vendor's vast database of electronic resources.
  • The Omni search box is featured on the Queen's Library homepage. 

 

When Should I Search Omni?

  • You are starting your research and want to assess the resources available on your topic
  • You want to find resources in a variety of formats (i.e. books and articles)
  • You are searching for articles on an interdisciplinary topic, where information could be found in various databases
  • You are looking for an exact known item
  • A comprehensive article search is not required

 

Do I need to Sign in Omni?

In the right hand corner of Omni,  you will see the option to sign in.

Signing into Omni will help optimize your search, and you will have access to special features, such as saving your favourite results. From your Favourites, you can label and collate personal collections and export citations to a citation manager. You can also check loans and requests, renew materials, access full text, view search history and create alerts. 

Omni Search Tips

        For a much more comprehensive look at Omni, please consult the library's Omni Search Tips guide