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Advanced Searching using OCLC FirstSearch
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Prerequisites
O 508 OCLC FirstSearch Basics
Course description
This half-day course will focus on advanced searching techniques using OCLC FirstSearch to access WorldCat and other reference databases. Hands-on exercises will assist the user to better apply the searching tips and tools and to understand the advanced searching mode in FirstSearch.
Perfect for
This course is designed for those users who are already familar with the basic functionality of FirstSearch.
Why take this course?
Perfect for those FirstSearch users who wish to advance their searching skills using the FirstSearch ineterface.
Topics covered include
- Available Search Indexes in WorldCat
- Controlled Vocabulary
- Use of Plurals, Truncation, and Proximity Operators
- Multi-database searching using FirstSearch
Follow up courses
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Course details
Course: O 608
Duration: 3 Hours
Fee:
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50.00 |
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75.00 |
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