Boolean Operators
The word used to connect two or more keywords in a search string.
What is AND?
The punctuation used to keep a multi-word keyword together, in that order, in search results.
What are quotation marks " "?
The discovery tool for the Kirk Library that helps you find physical items like books or dvds in the library, and a selection of results from some of the databases.
What is OneSearch?
How to book an appointment with Meredith for personalized research assistance.
What is use the Schedule Appointment button found in the library lesson in Canvas, or on the Kirk Library website use Support>Subject Librarians>Book an appointment?
One way to get to the Kirk Library website. (There are at least 3 ways)
What is using the Kirk Library Link in Canvas, visiting www.centralia.edu then finding Kirk Library in the Resources tab, or googling Kirk Library.
The word used in conjunction with parentheses to include common synonyms for a keyword.
What is OR?
Replaces part of a keyword to allow for a variety of spellings, beginnings, or endings in search results. Can represent multiple letters together.
What is the asterisk *?
The path to follow to access databases and resources directly.
What is the Find tab>Start Researching option>A-Z Databases and Resources?
The way to send an email to Meredith to get help with research.
What is use the Email Me button found in the library lesson in Canvas, or on the Kirk Library website use Support>Subject Librarians>and mouse over Meredith's name for the email link?
A combination of keywords and Boolean Operators/modifier used to search.
What is a search string?
The word used to exclude a keyword from search results.
What is NOT?
Used with the Boolean Modifier OR usually to contain synonyms for a keyword.
What are parentheses ( )?
These help you to limit the results found to a more manageable amount.
What are the filters that are available on the left side of your search results.
To get the phone number for the Kirk Library.
What is use the Kirk Library website, go to the Support tab, then choose Contact Us.
A way to borrow materials we don't currently have access to from another library for free.
What is InterLibrary Loan (ILL)?
To Google like a Librarian.
What is use Boolean operators (and modifiers) in your Google search?
A wildcard that only represents one letter in a word.
What is a question mark?
What is a search string constructed from keywords and Boolean operators/modifiers?
When you can get help in-person from a Kirk Library librarian.
What is the Kirk Library Open Hours posted on the library website homepage.
A search engine on the web that provides results of scholarly articles and case law.
What is Google Scholar?
You often find different results from the same search string in these interdisciplinary databases.
Why search in both Academic Search Complete and Research Library?
The way to get help from a librarian 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
What is use the 24/7 Librarian Chat found in various places on the library website and in some databases.
When researching on the web, this method helps you establish credibility of your source.
What is the SIFT Method?