Database Search Tactics

These tactics are useful for databases in general, however they do include features that are specific to SilverPlatter's ERL (Electronic Reference Library).

• Do simple boolean searches using AND, OR, and NOT
• Use truncation character, the * character (asterisk).
• Use the proximity operator, NEARn, to restrict search where words are within n words of each other
• Use controlled vocabulary terms available in the Thesaurus
• Search specific fields (see database guide for list of fields and example searches)
• Limit searches

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