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How to do a Keyword Search

Select "keyword" from the pulldown menu. keyword search pulldown menu

Enter keyword(s):
Type as much information about the topic as possible. (e.g. tulip and gardening). If you type tulip gardening without the "and" you will get only items in which those two words appear in that order.
keyword search pulldown menu

Limit Search:
You may limit your search to items owned by Elmhurst Public Library (or any other library in MLS) using the pulldown menu.
keyword search pulldown menu

Click Go or press "Enter" to submit your search. keyword search pulldown menu

Click on the book or item:
Look through the list of results. There is an icon to the right of each item that represents the item's format (book, large type, CD, video, etc.) To select the item you want, click on the "Show Call Number" button or the title.
keyword search pulldown menu

View Record:
Read the call number and check on the item's availability. When finished, click the "Start Over" button to run a new search.
keyword search pulldown menu
Now try it yourself: Search SWAN
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