Search It

There are three search interfaces available for Search It, including the keyword search, the simple search, and the advanced search. While each searches the same content, each shows a different level of detail for your search. See the boxes below for more information on each of these interfaces.

Features:

• Searches from this box are by default keyword searches (no distinction between author, title, etc.).
• Search It simultaneously searches K-State Libraries' physical holdings and most of its online collections, including millions of articles and electronic books
• To access this interface, navigate to K-State Libraries' home page: https://www.lib.k-state.edu/ 

Features:

• A dropdown menu allows you to control the extent of collections covered by your search.
  • Books, articles + more
  • K-State Libraries only
  • Course Reserves
  • Special Collections/University Archives
• Drop-down menus below the search box provide additional control over your search.
• To find this interface, perform a search using the Search It box on the Libraries' home page. This interface will be shown at the top of the results screen.

Features:

• Four facets along the top of the search box control the extent of collections covered by your search.
• Use Boolean Operators to help narrow your search results.
  • NOT = exclude an unrelated term  (Ex. "nigel coates" NOT "book review")
  • OR = great for synonyms  (Ex. "universal design" OR "inclusive design")
  • AND = both concepts must be present, helps limit the search (Ex. stormwater AND management)
• Add an asterisk (*) to a root word to expand your search results.
  • child* = returns search results containing the words child, children, childhood
• The fields to the right can be used to further narrow the search results.
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