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There are several
options for searching VSCC:
| Type
of Search |
What
It Does |
| Keyword Search |
Searches all data fields (title, subject, author, etc.) for the terms you enter in the search text box. |
| Author Search |
Search the author's or artist's last name first. For example:
- shakespeare
- shakespeare, william
- angelou, m
You may also type the name of an organization or governmental body. For example:
- United States Congress
- American Medical Association
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| Title Search |
Search as much or as little of the tile as you want in the text box. For example:
- mechant of venice
- mechant of v
- merchant
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| Subject Search |
Search as much or as little of the subject as you want. For example:
- children's rights
- motion picutures
- United States History Civil War, 1861-1865
The subject search uses a specific, controlled vocabulary for describing Library material.
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| Advance Search |
Search using Boolean Operators. Use AND or OR to specify multiple words in any field, any order. Use And NOT to exclude words. Select the operator you wish to use from the selection list. Parentheses group words together when using Boolean operators. |
| Course Reserves |
Search by instructor's name or by course |
| My Account |
Search for a list of books you have checked out, to renew, or to see fines. |
In this section of Searchpath, we'll learn about the Advanced Search, using the Thigpen Online Catalog.
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