EMPOWER - Module 4 - Website Overview and Library Catalog

Advanced Search...

• Default Search from Library Homepage
• Allows Complex Searches
• Provides Four Search Fields
• Offers Limiters, Including:
  • Location (Hint: Limit to PSC)
  • Material Types (Books, eBooks, etc.)
  • Date Range (Hint: Appears as two search fields titled From and To)

Advanced Search Fields...

• Keyword (Any Field)
• Author
• Title
• Subject

Use to...

• Combine multiple concepts
• Search for a specific Material Type
• Find physical items in the PSC Library building

Basic Search...

• Found by Either:
  • Clicking 'New Search' on the Advanced Search webpage
  • Allowing a Results List in the Catalog to Time Out
• Simple Search
• Provides One Search Field

Use to...

• Find ideas for additional search terms
• Explore available information on a broad topic