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Using. …is a Web-based information system for searching online databases. A database is a collection of related resources on a specific topic. Each entry in a database is called a record. FirstSearch. Selecting a database.

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  1. Using

  2. …is a Web-based information system for searching online databases. A database is a collection of related resources on a specific topic. Each entry in a database is called a record. FirstSearch

  3. Selecting a database

  4. FirstSearch provides three options for selecting a database on the Databases tab: Selecting a database

  5. The List Databases by Topic option groups databases into subject areas… Selecting a database

  6. The List Databases by Topic option groups databases into subject areas. Selecting a database Use the drop-arrow menu to select a topic area.

  7. The List All Databases option displays a merged list of all databases. Selecting a database

  8. If you need help selecting a database, use the Suggest Best option to scan databases for your key search term/s. Selecting a database Your key search term/s Then click on List

  9. Selecting a database You can then select the databases that best meet the needs of your research. Your estimated results are listed here by numbers of records in each database that match your search.

  10. The Database list

  11. The Database list

  12. Select—Click the checkbox in front of each database you would like to search. You may select up to 3. The Database list

  13. A default database may be pre-selected. If you do not want to include the default database in your search, click the checkbox in the first column to de-select it. The Database list

  14. Database—Displays the name of the database. Click to search in just one database. The Database list

  15. Description—Displays a short description of the subject/s covered. The Database list

  16. Info—Click the Info button to view detailed information on the database. The Database list

  17. Updated—Displays the dates on which the databases were last updated. The Database list

  18. Full text—Displays the Full Text icon if online full text is available. The Database list

  19. Searching

  20. The Basic Search screen allows you to search the main indexes of a database. Use the Basic search if you are new to online searching, or if you need quick results using a simple search statement. Searching

  21. Advanced Search lets you construct more complex search statements. Searching

  22. Up to three search strings & indexes can be combined, as well as other search limits. Searching Combine terms with ~AND~ ~NOT~ ~OR~ You can specify a Year… …or have your results sorted.

  23. Other search features

  24. Browse the indexes to verify the correct spelling or format for search terms. Click the Index button to access the Browse Index feature. Other search features

  25. …browse the indexes to verify the correct spelling or format for search terms. Other search features Click on a term to copy it onto your search screen.

  26. Use Rank to organize the results of your search. (Available Rank options vary by database.) Other search features

  27. FirstSearch screens and functions

  28. FirstSearch screens and functions

  29. Move through FirstSearch using the navigation tabs. Each tab displays context-sensitive links for additional options. FirstSearch screens and functions

  30. For example, in the figure below, the List of Records screen displays as the Active Option on the Results tab. FirstSearch screens and functions The tab being displayed (“Results”) is blue, not gray. The Active Option tab is white, not gray.

  31. The Detailed Record and Marked Records options appear as links to additional screens that are also available on the Results tab. FirstSearch screens and functions Click on these grayed-out options to activate them.

  32. Check the control panel below the navigation tabs for status information and specialized tools such as Sort and Help. FirstSearch screens and functions

  33. Additional tip:Click the Help button to browse the context-sensitive online help in a pop-window.

  34. Using search results

  35. Using search results Viewing a detailed record— To view a detailed record from the List of Records screen, click on the record title.

  36. Using search results To return to the List of Records screen, click the List of Records link under the Results tab.

  37. Using search results Viewing full text—The Full Text button and full text format information appear with any record for which full text is available online. Click either thebutton or the format information to see the full text.

  38. Using search results Related records—To help clarify your search results, try clicking on the Related Authors button...

  39. Using search results Related records— …the Related Authors button...

  40. Using search results     …or the Related Subjects button.

  41. Using search results     …the Related Subjects button.

  42. Using search results Sorting records—Click the Sort button to select sort options for a set of results containing 500 or fewer records.

  43. Using search results …click the Sort button to select sorting options for a set of results containing 500 or fewer records. Sorting options will vary by database.

  44. Using search results Limiting results—To narrow your set of results, click the Limit button and select from the list of database-specific limits.

  45. Using search results …narrowing your set of results. Select from the list of database-specific limits.

  46. Using search results Marking a subset of records—Click the checkbox for each record you want in your subset list. Use the Mark All button to mark all records on a page or the Clear Marks button to unmark all records on your list. Click the Marked Records link on the Results tab to view, e-mail, or save.

  47. Using search results Marking a subset of records—Click the checkbox for each record you want in your subset list... Clear Marks Mark All

  48. Using search results Click the Marked Records link under the Results tab to view, e-mail, or save the records you marked.

  49. Using search results …the Marked Records link on the Results tab to view, e-mail, or save the records you marked…

  50. Using search results Printing—Click the Print button to reformat a page of results for printing. Use your browser's print function to print…

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