Using Library Search

Library Search is the library's main search tool that looks through multiple databases and online records at the same time to bring you a wide variety of results. It's the one-stop shop for finding articles, ebooks, streaming videos, as well as physical library items. Library Search is located on the University Libraries' homepage. Make sure you are signed in with your NetID to get full access to articles and helpful tools! Watch the video below to learn how to search it.

To get started, simply enter your search terms into the Library Search box. Be selective with your keywords and only search the essential key concepts of your topic. Visit the generating keywords guide for tips on selecting keywords.

Using Filters

Applying the filters on the left side of the screen (on mobile, filters are accessed by clicking on the funnel icon at the top of the search results) can help refine your results. For instance, Peer-reviewed Journals limits to scholarly, peer-reviewed sources only. The Date filter is great for finding current sources or limiting to sources published within a certain date range.

Saving Sources

Saving sources is easy in Library Search. Use the citation generator (quotation mark icon) to copy the source citation in a variety of styles. (Always check the citations for accuracy!) Sources can also be sent via email (envelope icon). Want to quickly save a source for later?

Select the push pin icon to add it to My Favorites! Just sign back into your library account to access it later.

Requesting Sources from Other Libraries

If you don’t find the resources you need in Library Search, you can request them through Interlibrary Loan. Learn how to request books and articles through Interlibrary Loan.

Using AI Topic Explorer

AI Topic Explorer is an AI tool within Library Search that will summarize and return five relevant sources in response to a research query. Learn more about using AI Topic Explorer by watching the video below.