uSearch Discovery System
Start
Use the uSearch discovery system to search all online and physical materials from the University of Miami Libraries collections.
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Next
Access the Calder Library website by clicking the link or image below
Once opened in a new tab, return to this tutorial to contine...
www.library.miami.edu/calder
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Next
Access the uSearch box on the top right of the screen
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Next
There are 3 different options for uSearch:
Everything: articles, books, films, e-resources, and all types of materials Electronic Resources: e-resource items only Library Catalog: materials in the Calder Library's physical collections but not electronic collections
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Next
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Next
Example - Select uSearch option
- Enter search terms
- Click Search
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Next
uSearch provides filters for you to refine the search results:
Beneath the search bar On the left side of the screen
Access options are included as part of each item record:
Bottom of the item record
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Next
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One last note: make sure to sign in with your CaneID for full access
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Thank you for completing this activity!
Questions? Please click on the image or link to Ask a Librarian:
https://www.library.miami.edu/calder/ask-a-librarian.html
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uSearch Discovery System
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uSearch Discovery System
Start
Use the uSearch discovery system to search all online and physical materials from the University of Miami Libraries collections.
10
Next
Access the Calder Library website by clicking the link or image below
Once opened in a new tab, return to this tutorial to contine...
www.library.miami.edu/calder
10
Next
Access the uSearch box on the top right of the screen
10
Next
There are 3 different options for uSearch:
Everything: articles, books, films, e-resources, and all types of materials Electronic Resources: e-resource items only Library Catalog: materials in the Calder Library's physical collections but not electronic collections
10
Next
10
Next
Example- Select uSearch option
- Enter search terms
- Click Search
10
Next
uSearch provides filters for you to refine the search results:
Beneath the search bar On the left side of the screen
Access options are included as part of each item record:
Bottom of the item record
10
Next
10
Next
One last note: make sure to sign in with your CaneID for full access
10
Thank you for completing this activity!
Questions? Please click on the image or link to Ask a Librarian:
https://www.library.miami.edu/calder/ask-a-librarian.html
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