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From the Library and Computing Services homepage follow the link to Electronic Databases, or use these Direct Links: Social Sciences databases | Aquatic Sciences databases

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Access is via the University network or Remote Access. No password is required other than your JCU internet login and password.

Getting Started

• Select the subject area you wish to search, then select Quick Search or Advanced Search.
• Select the database(s) you wish to search from the list displayed.
• Online Help is available from a link in the top right hand corner of the screen. Search Tips also provide help.
• Searches are not case sensitive; you don't need to use capital letters.
• Truncate words using *, e.g. conserv* finds all words starting with conserv
• See Combining Search Words for help in using Boolean operators AND, OR etc.

Quick Search

• Enter a search term (single word or multiple words) in the query box
• Type in an exact phrase using "..... " or use and to combine search terms
• You can limit your search by specifying a date range
• Click the Search button

Advanced Search

• Build a search strategy. Drop-down boxes allow you to specify the fields in which words should appear.
• Boolean operators AND, OR and NOT are used.
• Proximity searching e.g. (adolescent) within 4 (behavior).
• Specify date range, sort method, and record format.

Thesaurus Search

• Available from either the Quick Search or Advanced Search screens
• Browse the Thesaurus, Rotated Index or Alphabetical Index - explanations of these are on the screen
• Choice of thesaurus is determined by the database(s) selected

Search Results.

• Your results will display in groups of 10. You can change the number of results per page to 25 or 50.
• You can edit your search query by using Edit Search.
• You can change the display format at the bottom of the page. e.g. Short Format, Full Format, Custom Format.
• To mark records, click in the box to the left of the record.
• After you mark the records click on the Save, Print or Email Results and choose which format you want your results in.

Save, Print or Email Results

• Specify your record format before clicking on Save/Print/Email Records
• Save your records to disk, display them in a text file for printing, or email them.

Search History / Alert

• Available from Advanced Search mode --
• You can view your search history, combine searches, or recall search strategies saved previously.
• To combine searches following the search tips, eg #1 or #2 and (new search)
• Searches may be saved and recalled at a later time.
• Searches may also be saved as Alert. Each week the search will look for new content and results emailed to you.

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