Multi-Field search allows you to search using multiple search terms, in multiple fields in a single step.
Enter one or more search terms, select database fields (or All Fields) from the dropdown lists at right and select from the Boolean operators AND, OR and NOT using the drop down lists at left, as required. Use whole words or phrases for your search terms.
Additional rows may be added as needed with the + Add New Row link.
Search results are posted to your search history.
If you're searching for an author, type their last name, then a space and the initial of the author's first name, if known. You don't need to know the full name (First Name and Last Name).
Author searching is not case sensitive.
If you don't know an author's first name or initials, try truncating the name, as in the keyword command singh$.au. This command retrieves all authors in the database with the specified surname.
To view a YouTube video about Multi-Field Search, click here.
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