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To use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) within search phrases, you must enter them in uppercase letters. Otherwise, the Library Catalog removes them and performs a simple search that includes all search words and phrases. The Library Catalog assumes that you are searching for all the words you type unless OR or NOT are specified between the words or phrases.
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To find items that contain at least one of the words or phrases you type in the search box, type OR between the words or phrases.
If you search for words or phrases without specifying OR or NOT the Library Catalog assumes that you are searching for all the specified words or phrases.
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To search for items with the word Irish or the word Celtic, type the following in the search box.
To exclude items that contain specific words or phrases type NOT and then type the word or phrase to exclude.
If you search for words or phrases without specifying OR or NOT the Library Catalog assumes that you are searching for all the specified words or phrases.
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To search for items with the word Celtic and exclude any of these items with the word Irish, type the following in the search box.
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Example: Type cultur* to search for records that contain strings, such as culture, cultural, and culturally.
Enter the call number without spaces or punctuation. For example to search for HD9570.G4 A79 2003, type HD9570G4A792003.
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