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After a particular book, journal article, or another item that Augusta University Libraries does not hold?
You may be able to obtain the source or its copy via the GIL-Express or ILLiad services.
If full-text of an article is not available; a Get It option should pop-up. Follow the prompts to complete the ILLiad request. If the Get It option does not appear, access the ILLiad directly using the above link or the Library homepage and manually input the request. Tips: Ensure you allow ample time for fulfillment of ILLiad requests.
Journal articles and book chapters typically are electronically delivered within two business days but may take longer.
Hard-copy materials like print books take anywhere from 7-10 days, possibly longer, before ready for collection from the Info Desk.
GALILEO searches across all of the Libraries' databases at once.
Enter a few keywords and/or "key phrases", or search by title or author > Search or hit Enter/Return
As GALILEO covers a wide range of disciplines, searching within an individual, or a small set of subject-specialty databases can be more on target and efficient. It is worth trying GALILEO first, and then run a similar search in a subject database/set of databases.
EBSCOhost offers a range of research databases for education and related subjects. Once you enter the EBSCOhost, you can search across several databases simultaneously.
Search across the below recommended EBSCOhost databases at once:
Enter one of these databases > Select 'Choose Databases' > Select the other databases > OK.
Note: Avoid 'Select All' databases - the search speed will be slow.
The table below outlines search techniques to help you find more relevant results. Go to each tab to find out more about each one.
The examples given are for searching the following research question:
Discuss strategies for teaching gifted students mathematics in the elementary classroom
Search Technique |
Format |
Example |
| Exact Phrase Searching | "key phrase" |
"gifted education" "gifted students" |
| Boolean Operators | AND, OR, NOT |
"gifted education" OR "gifted students" |
|
Parentheses |
(keyword/phrase BOOLEAN OPERATOR keyword/phrase) |
("gifted education" OR "gifted students") AND mathematics |
| Truncation Device | Typically an asterisk: * May vary according to database | ("gifted education" OR "gifted students" AND math* |
| Wildcard |
Typically a pound: # , or a question mark: ? Varies from database to database. |
("gifted education" OR "gifted students") AND "STE#M education" |
Exact Phrase Search
| What it does | The format | Example/s |
|---|---|---|
|
Will retrieve results containing your "key phrase" in the order that you have inputted at least once in the record details, and typically within the full-text |
"Key phrase" |
"gifted education" will find the phrase 'gifted education at least once; it won't separate the words. |
Boolean Operators
| What they do | The format | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Boolean operators are 'connectors'. They combine keywords or key phrases in order to narrow or expand your search. In a simple search, if you use no Boolean Operator, the default operator is typically AND. |
AND OR NOT |
"gifted education" AND mathematics AND elementary NOT "high school" |
Parentheses
| What they do | The format | Example/s |
|---|---|---|
|
Parentheses direct the search engine to perform your search in a certain order. They are great for expanding your search by combining synonyms and then connecting groups of synonyms with a Boolean Operator. |
Example: (keyword/phrase BOOLEAN OPERATOR keyword/phrase) BOOLEAN OPERATOR (keyword/phrase BOOLEAN OPERATOR keyword/phrase)
|
"gifted education" AND mathematics AND (elementary OR primary) NOT "high school" |
Truncation
| What it does | The format | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Enter part of a keyword and place the truncation symbol at the end. The database will return results that include any ending of that partial word. |
Typically an asterisk i.e. * May vary from database to database. |
"gifted education" AND math* AND (elementary OR primary) NOT "high school" *** math* will retrieve math, maths and mathematics |
Wildcard
| What it does | The format | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
A wildcard will substitute a symbol for one letter of a word. Great for including spelling variations of a keyword in your search. |
Typically a question mark: ? May vary according to the database. Consult the database's 'Help' or 'Search Tips' page to verify the wildcard symbol. |
"STE#M education" will retrieve "stem education" OR "steam education"
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