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Advanced Searching using OCLC FirstSearch Webinar
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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.
Online workshops use WebEx, an easy-to-use virtual meeting technology. Attendees will receive as part of their confirmation the necessary logon information, links to course materials and telephone number (used for the audio portion of training). This confirmation will be sent out prior to the workshop
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
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Course details
Course: O 609
Duration: 2 Hours
Fee:
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50.00 |
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75.00 |
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