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I learned from your last post about Boolean search terms. Now, how do I use them in Google?

March 16, 2009 · by Dear Librarian · in Our Dear Resources

There are three Boolean search terms: AND, NOT, and OR. Using AND narrows, NOT excludes, and OR expands. In Google, there are many preferences for searching. For AND use a + sign. A space is…

Can you explain the Boolean search terms for me? I always get confused.

March 12, 2009 · by Dear Librarian · in Our Dear Resources

There are three Boolean search terms: AND, NOT, and OR. Below you will see three diagrams explaining each term. When you use them to search online or in a database, they will drastically help your…

How do I use the online catalog?

August 18, 2008 · by Dear Librarian · in Our Dear Resources

The features of the new online catalog are very simple.  You can search by title, author, keyword, subject, or even series.  If you want to use the Boolean search terms, you can conduct a more…

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