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Introduction
- Discovery is a new, easier way to search the CSU Library Catalog, CSU Digital Repository and CSU Libraries Website.
- Search Fields
- Search by title, author, subject or other fields.
- Description of Fields
- Definitions and examples of fields to search, browse, limit and sort by.
- Boolean Operators
- Use AND, OR, NOT and + to refine your search.
- Other Search Syntax
- Use phrase, wildcard, fuzzy and proximity searches.
- Advanced Search
- Use multiple search fields and limits.
- Browsing
- Browse by topic, author or another field instead of typing a search term.
- Limiting Search Results
- Narrow your search results to a topic, author, format, or location.
- Saving Information
- View a citation, bookmark or email a page, or get RSS feeds of search results.
- Availability
- Locate an item and find how to borrow, request or recall it.
- Other Sources
- Use another library catalog or source to repeat your search or get an item.
- Search Tools
- Use Discovery from several search pages and browser plugins.
- How Do I ... ?
- Get answers to frequently asked questions about using Discovery.