Introduction
This library guide (LibGuide) on searching techniques provides essential strategies and tools to help users locate information more effectively across various databases, search engines, and online resources. This guide focuses on refining search skills by introducing methods like keyword selection, Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT), phrase searching, truncation, and wildcards. Additionally, it covers advanced search techniques such as filtering by date, format, or source type, and understanding controlled vocabularies like subject headings. With these techniques, users can optimize their searches, making the process quicker and more precise, leading to better and more relevant results.
