OneSearch

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Advanced Search

Overview

OneSearch contains millions of resources, which include:

  • Articles
  • Assessment tests
  • Books
  • Dissertations
  • DVDs
  • eBooks
  • Streaming videos

It’s super easy! Read below to learn more.

Searching

Search Terms
  • Type in a topic, concept, or place. Simple is better.
  • Add relevant words if you get too many results.
  • Use words that experts or practitioners would use.
  • Use only the most important words, rather than a full question or sentence.
Search Tips
  • Use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) and parentheses for more relevant results.
    Note: OneSearch automatically adds AND between each word or phrase.
  • Access the Advanced Search option from the library homepage (right of searchbox).
  • Use Advanced Search to organize your topic ideas into separate search boxes, search specific database fields, and limit by publication date.
  • Enter the title in quotes when searching for a specific book or article (e.g., “Grapes of Wrath”).

Refining Results

Use the limiters in the left sidebar to either narrow your search for fewer results or to expand your search for more results. Refining options include:

  • Peer-Reviewed Articles.
  • Publication Date.
  • Resource Type (e. g., book, newspaper article).
  • Expand your results (i.e., see items you can obtain through through interlibrary loan).

Citing

Get citations for OneSearch resources.

  1. Click the three dots on the right side of the screen across from the resource title.
  2. Choose Citation.
  3. Copy and paste the reference into your paper.
  4. Check the citation formatting. 

Saving

Save, organize, access, and share OneSearch resources with your OneSearch account.

Creating Accounts
  1. Select Sign In at the top right side of the screen.
  2. Select Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (for students, faculty, and staff) or Legacy (for guest log-in). 
  3. Sign-in with your Saint Mary’s email address and password. 

Benefits of OneSearch Accounts

Access your research from any device, save, and organize your research. 

Learn More

For detailed instructions, browse the OneSearch FAQs.