Field searching

Since database information is organized into fields, you may want to try to use them in order to retrieve more specific results. Some examples of fields are Author, Title, Volume Number, Abstract, Date, Access Number. Many databases allow you to go into an "Advanced Search" screen. That means that you have several boxes where you can fill out search terms. In addition, these boxes are often accompanied by drop down menus when if opened show you what fields you can choose. Since database information is organized into fields, you might want to try to use them in order retrieve more specific results. Some examples of fields are Author, Title, Volume Number, Abstract, Date, Access Number. Many databases allow you to go into an Advanced search screen. That means that you have several boxes where you can fill out search terms. In addition, these boxes are often accompanied by drop down menus when if opened show you what fields you can choose.

Below is an example of a field search in the "Advanced Search" module of Seton Cat.