Keyword searching using Boolean Operators
- AND - results must contain each word: puppy AND kitten
- OR - results contain either word: (puppy OR kitten)
- AND NOT (book searches) excludes word: puppy AND NOT kitten
![[ boolean operators ]](//s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/customers/2793/images/operators.png)
A search generator is available here
*Remember - spelling matters, the library search will not correct spelling*
Search strategy examples:
(DRC OR Congo OR "Democratic Republic of Congo") AND (customs OR traditions OR culture)
Romania AND (economy OR "financial system")