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DataBank: FirstSearch Options

Expert Search

FirstSearch

 

(a) The Indexed in: drop-down menu features more index label limiters in the "Expert" search screen than in the Advanced screen.

This search allows those who are familiar with searching via index labels to use that method. For those who need reminding, each descriptor in the drop-down features an index label in parentheses immediately following the term.

You can also find a listing of the Index Labels on OCLC's website.

 

(b) Here is an Example of cultural and political studies within a geographical region. The pull-down menu at "Indexed in" provides index codes. The following is a search for holdings in 2 Yale libraries on Middle East Studies materials, defined as Arabic, Persian, and Turkish language works in particular subject areas:

(su:politic* or su:government* or su:anthro* or su:history) and (la="ara" or la="per" or la="tur")

Type: books, visual materials, sound recordings
Subtype: not fiction
Library code: gxk or yus