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HI 3316 Topics in Twentieth-Century U.S. History: American Conservatism and the Right: How to Use WPI Library Search

WPI Library Search

WPI Library Search (the main search box on the library homepage) searches across most of the library's resources at once and can be used to find books, articles, and more. Enter your keywords to get started. Then use the tips below to refine your search results. 

Search Tips for WPI Library Search: 

Use these search operators to narrow or broaden your search:

Term     
  Example
Result
AND
Conservative AND Republican
Narrows the search to entries containing both terms.
OR
Radical OR Alternative
Broadens the search to entries containing either term.
NOT
Stonewall NOT Jackson
Excludes entries containing the second term.
“ ”
“Conservative Media”
Retrieves results containing the exact phrase in quotes.
?
wom?n
Wildcard: Retrieves both woman and women.
*
conservativ*
Truncation: Retrieves recycle, recycled, recycling, etc. 

 

After you search, refine your search results using the filters on the left​. Filter by availability, resource type, publication date, and more. ​

Screenshot of the search filters in the WPI Library Search

WPI Library Search Video

Run Time: 1:03

Key Student Learning Competencies:

  • Gordon Library Homepage (0:15)
  • Search Overview (0:30)
  • Filters (0:45)