The basic library search box is broad and interdisciplinary but it doesn't include everything.

The library’s basic search box provides access to millions of books, ebooks, articles and more, but it doesn't search all of the library’s collections.

Start a basic search with a title, author, or topic. Our search is different from Google - you can’t just ask it a question.

When searching the library’s basic search box or databases, you need to enter keywords rather than full sentences, citations, or questions. It’s also important to check your spelling when entering your search terms.

Following a basic search, you can focus your search results by using the filters on the left.

Use filters to help narrow down your search results so you can focus on the resources you need. You can limit your search results by peer review, item type, date, subject, and many other filters.

There are many other specialized databases designed for specific disciplines and types of resources.

The library subscribes to over 1,500 databases, which give you access to high-quality information on a particular academic subject areas or resource type (i.e. scholarly articles, statistics, geospatial data etc.).