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Using 'Library Search'

This guide is intended for anyone unsure of how to use Library Search, which is the Library's main search engine and searches through almost all of the Library resources, both print and electronic.

For further help on searching with keywords and other research tips and tricks, consult our Research Skills Guide.

The guide contains a 17 minute interactive video on the basics of using Library Search, and is split up into four elements -

Where to find Library Search and how to conduct a simple search.
How to access search results and use filters to narrow down your search results.
How to sign in, and what you can do when signed in.
Using Advanced Search.

Please get in touch by emailing us at library@waikato.ac.nz if you need further help with using Library Search, or any other library questions.

Library Search PDFs

Library Search - Introduction
Basic information on Library Search, including where it is located, how to use it, as well as searching and accessing results.
Library Search - Advanced
More advanced information on how to use Library Search.

Using Library Search Video