Finding Different Types of Sources in OneSearch
On the OneSearch homepage, you will find a search bar for OneSearch Links to an external site. which allows you to comb through multiple databases and online records at the same time to bring you a wide variety of results.
Using the Resource Type Filter
In OneSearch, you may narrow the results to find specific sources by selecting a Resource Type. This is referred to as a limiter or a filter and allows you to find the information you are looking for quickly and efficiently. You may need to use Show More in the filters to see all of the options. Explore OneSearch to become familiar with the different types of limiters and filters.
| Source Type | Best Place to Start |
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| Book |
In Resource Type, narrow the search to Books.
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| Journal Article |
In Availability, narrow the search to Peer-reviewed Journals and under Resource Type narrow the search to Articles.
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| Primary Source | In Resource Type, narrow the search to the primary source of your choice, such as Archival Material / Manuscripts or Images. |
| Video |
In Resource Type, narrow the search to Videos.
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