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FirstSearch : At a glance

FirstSearch at a glance

FirstSearch is an online reference search tool that delivers quality content from WorldCat and dozens of quality, respected databases of bibliographic and full-text content.

Benefits

  • Highlights your library's collection within search results
  • Saves money and time when borrowing from other libraries
  • Leverages your investment in electronic and physical collections with linking capabilities

Features

  • Access to more than 140 million records via WorldCat
  • Library ownership information in WorldCat linked to most FirstSearch databases
  • Access to millions of full-text, full-image articles from thousands of serials
  • Intuitive Web interface is designed for new and expert users
  • Control of local customization options, including full text and interlibrary loan at the database level
  • Link to your library's Web-based catalog
  • Choice of seven interface languages: English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (traditional and simplified)
  • WorldCat record display in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic vernacular for items cataloged in those languages
  • Library staff can perform ILL requests from within FirstSearch interface using the staff resource sharing view

Requirements

For full support of all FirstSearch features in the Web interface:

  • Internet access and a Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.X to 6.X or Netscape 4.0 or higher, with JavaScript enabled)
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or higher
  • CatchWord's RealPage software 2.10 or higher

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