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HI 2320: Intro to Modern European History - Prof. Emily Gioielli: 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. 

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AND

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NOT

Stonewall NOT Jackson

Excludes entries containing the second term.

“ ”

“social work”

Retrieves results containing the exact phrase in quotes.

?

globali?ation

Wildcard: Retrieves both globalization and globalisation.

*

feminis*

Truncation: Retrieves feminism, feminist, feminists, etc. 

 

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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)