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Constructing a Search

To get the best results from your library database searches, how you enter your search terms can be as important as which keywords you choose to search.

Tips

Learn how Boolean Operators, Truncation and Nesting can improve your searches.

Determine how a database treats the search terms you enter.

Consult the Help screens within any database to learn how best to enter your searches.

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