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Some resources and databases may support search methods that are not compatible with MetaLib’s search syntax. Better searches can be done by going directly to the original database. Click on the database name to get there.

Character limit 100 characters per query, including spaces.

Phrase searching The default search is a phrase search. Do not use quotation marks.

• gun control retrieves that phrase, with the words in that order.

Case sensitivity Enter search terms in upper- or lower-case, or combine upper- and lower-case.

Punctuation Do not punctuate queries.

Truncation To broaden search results, truncate words with a question mark.

• psychol? retrieves psychology, psychological, psychologist, etc.

Boolean searching Boolean operators AND, OR, and WITHOUT may be entered in search boxes.

• using AND means that all search terms or phrases entered must appear in results.
  Example: space shuttle AND Columbia
  
• using OR means that either search term or phrase entered must appear in results.
  Example: America OR United States
  
• using WITHOUT means that the first search term or phrase entered must appear but not the second.
  Example: history WITHOUT Germany

 

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MetaLib FAQ

QUESTION:

Are all of the Libraries' online resources searchable using MetaLib?

ANSWER:

No. There are a number of resources that are currently not searchable using MetaLib.

 

QUESTION:

Is there a limit to how many items can be stored under "My Space"?

ANSWER:

A user can create an unlimited number of folders under "My Space".

 

QUESTION:

Is there a limit to how many items can be placed in a folder located under "My Space"?

ANSWER:

A user can store up to 500 records in each folder.

 

QUESTION:

How many databases can be searched simultaneously?

ANSWER:

You can search up to 10 resources simultaneously.

 

QUESTION:

Will user folders in "My Space" ever be deleted?

ANSWER:

User accounts/folders/settings are saved indefinitely. They can be deleted by the user or an administrator, but will not be deleted automatically.

 

QUESTION:

Is there a limit on the total number of records that can be "found" in one search?

ANSWER:

No limits are imposed by MetaLib. Some resources limit the number of hits that they will allow MetaLib to retrieve.

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