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Boolean Search Instructions

(Boolean Search mode uses a single line command format. Combining multiple conditions can be done by using command/field abbreviatations as outlined in the "Help" screen under "Complex Searching".)

Examples:

  • PUB=disney AND PD<2000 NOT KW=animated
        (Translated: published by Disney prior to 2000 and not listed as an animated film.)

Common Operators:
    AND , OR , NOT , < , > , = (More can be found in "Help".)

Common Abbreviations of Access Points: (More can be found in "Help" under Complex Searching.)

  • AU= Author
  • TI= Title
  • SU= Subject
  • KW= Keyword
  • ISBN= International Standard Book Number
  • PUB= Publisher
  • PD= Publication Date
  • LA= Language (see expanded list of specific language codes in "HELP".)
  • CALL= Call Number
  • AB= Assigned Branch

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