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October 05, 2006

Paper Panic? Assignment Due? Try a Quick Search.

You’re rushed. You need to be ready for class, fast. You want articles NOW!

At times like these you need Quick Search @ OhioLINK. Quick Search helps you save time by letting you search multiple resources with just one, simple search. Conduct a Quick Search to search resources in a specific subject or discipline or use the Multi-Database Search option to customize your search.

Conduct a Quick Search in three easy steps: 1. Type a search. 2. Pick a subject. 3. Click go.

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Really, that’s all you need to know to get started. But if you want to know more, including how to create your own custom search, try the Quick Search tutorial videos.

The fine print: Advanced researchers who need the most comprehensive and authoritative results are better served by using the specialized databases in their field. Only a specialized database interface can provide sophisticated tools such as a thesaurus, proximity operators, specialized limits, complex export options, etc.

Need help? Contact your library for more assistance with Quick Search @ OhioLINK or any other research questions. Or try Chat with a Librarian to talk to an OhioLINK librarian online, in real time.

Posted by Candi Clevenger at October 5, 2006 05:20 PM