How to Search
Boolean Operators
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Mystery Bonus Questions!
100

If I wanted to find all of the books written by a specific person, what should I type in the search bar?

The author's name

100

What are the three Boolean Operators?

AND, OR, NOT

100

If I have a book with a spine label that says "F ROW" what kind of book will that be?


Fiction

100

What is the name of Mr. Chango's dog?

Presto Chango!

200

If I type "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" into the search bar, what kind of search am I making?

(Think back to last week's review!)

A series title search

200

Which Boolean Operator should I use if I wanted to find a few books that mention both dogs and cats?

AND

(example: Dogs AND Cats)

200

If I have a book with a spine label that says "799.1 MCK" what kind of book would that be?

Nonfiction

200

How many days a week is the library open after the end of the school day?

Two Days!

(Tuesdays and Thursdays)

300

If I type "The Lightning Thief" into the search bar, what kind of search is that?

A title search

300

I just finished a book about dolphins, and I would like to read about more sea animals, but I don't want any more information about dolphins.  Which Boolean Operator should I use? Example?

NOT

Animals NOT Dolphins

Ocean Animals NOT Dolphins

Oceans NOT Dolphins

300

If I have a book with a spine label that says "741.5 PIL" what kind of book would that be?

Graphic Novel

300

What does Mr. Chango like to read?

Books of any kind!!!!

400

What kind of search should you make if you are looking for books about outer space?

A subject search for the topic outer space

400

If I wanted to browse through a LOT of books about cats and dogs, which Boolean Operator should I use and what might the search look like?

OR

Cats OR Dogs

Dogs OR Cats

400

If I have a book with a spine label that says "E BRI" where in the library would I be able to find it?

The Reading Room

400

According to most of Deerfield's students, what is the best part of the library?

The Makerspace!