Tutorial

Topics covered

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Searching a Topic

Use “Any Word Anywhere” to find materials on an exact topic
Use quotes to search for a phrase
Read the full entry for an individual item in I-Share
Use subject headings to find materials on an exact topic

4m:26s

Using Plus Signs

Use plus signs to narrow an “Any Word Anywhere” search

1m:10s

Limiting a Search

Limit a search efficiently using Quick Limits
Apply multiple limits to a single search using More Limits
Clear limits you have set

4m:26s

Search by Title

Search for a specific title
Determine whether a title is available for check out

2m:17s

Search by Author

Search by author’s name
Distinguish between similar editions of the same title
Determine whether an item is available for check out

2m:28s

Search for Journal

Search for a specific journal title
Distinguish between different formats of the same title
Determine which libraries subscribe to a journal and which issues they have

3m:17s

Advanced Search:  Partial Information

Search for an item when you only know some information about it

1m:56s

Advanced Search:  Searching a Topic

Search with synonyms and alternative terms
Search for phrases

4m:30s

Advanced Search: Searching for Materials by and about a Person

Find materials written by a person
Find materials about a person or that person’s work 

3m:37s

Advanced Search: Collections

Find shorter works (essays, short stories, one-act plays, individual pieces of music, etc.) within a larger collection or anthology
Review the contents of a book

2m:37s

Emailing and Printing Records

Select records for emailing and printing
Email selected records

3m:32s

Borrowing items through I-Share

Request items from one of the libraries that make up I-Share

4m:09s

Using “MyAccount” in I-Share

View information about items you have checked out or requested
Renew materials online
View fines or blocks on your account

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