Insignia Library system

Authority Search

When a search is done in Simple Search by subject or author, the system automatically performs this as an authority search. If a match is not found, the system jumps in where the search term would have been, as shown below.

The number of titles held for each subject or author is shown in parentheses.

Advanced Search

Advanced Search allows the user to refine their search criteria and to use Boolean operators. To use Advanced Search, follow these steps:

1. 
   Click on the “Advanced” tab.
   
2. 
   Select the library to search from the “In Libraries” list. To select more than one library, use the Ctrl key; or you can choose “All Libraries”.
   
3. 
   Enter your search terms, and choose the desired search criteria and Boolean operators.
   
4. 
   You may limit the search by language, media type, audience, and publication year. To select more than one value in a list, use the Ctrl key.
   
5. 
   The results may be sorted by title, author, subject, call no., or ISBN, depending on what you choose from the “Sort Results By” box.