The Advanced Search screen lets you search multiple fields at the same time and use built-in Boolean operators to create a more specific search. An Advanced Search is a "Keyword Search" with additional features that allow you to refine your search and narrow your results.

 

To search for records on the Advanced Search screen:

 

1. Select up to three fields you want to search.

2. Enter search terms in the appropriate search fields.

3. Select the Boolean operators you want to use.

4. Select any limiting options, if desired.

5. Click Search.

 

 

Tip: You can use advanced search options such as Boolean operators, truncation, wildcards, proximity searching, and limiting within Advanced Search fields to create a more complex search.

 

 

Expert Search gives you access to two kinds of advanced search techniques: Numeric Search and Command Search.

 

Numeric Search lets you search by number to find a specific item.

 

1. To search by a specific number, click Expert Search on the LINCCWeb catalog screen.

2. Click Numeric next to the search box.

3. Select a number field to search by (see the list below for descriptions).

4. Enter the number and the college library you want to search.

5. Click Search.

 

[View More Information about Numeric Search Fields]

 

Command Search is primarily used by library staff, who have very specific searching needs. Command language is not very intuitive, but it is very powerful.

 

Examples :

WRD	=	Keywords Anywhere
WTI	=	Words in Title
WAU	=	Words in Author
WSU	=	Words in Subject
WNO	=	Words in Notes

 

• To search by sublibrary, use the three-letter college code followed by a ? (question mark) or the five-letter sublibrary code.
  
  WLS=TCC?
  WLS=SCCHU
   

• To search by collection, use "WSC=" followed by the three-letter college code and a ? (question mark) or the five-letter sublibrary code and the appropriate collection code.
  
  WSC=TCC? AND WNO=essay
  WSC=BECCO AND WTI=nursing
   

Note: You must include a ? (question mark) after the three-letter college code, even if the college does not have multiple sublibraries.