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Search Help: Common Search Problems

Having trouble with your searches? This guide will give you some tips to get back on track.

Improving Your Search: Step 1 - Don't Panic

OK, you ran a search, and you're not getting what you need. This guide will give you some tips to get back on track! It's set up like a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page, so use the menu on the left to choose the issue that best applies to you.

By the way, this is totally normal! Real searching is about trying different techniques over and over until you find what works for your particular topic! Even librarians almost never get it right on the first try!

Iterative Searching diagram showing a multi step process that repeats.

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