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Primo VE: Searching

Learn tips and tricks for using the new discovery service.

Menu Options

a screenshot of the top menu of the discovery service with explanations of each button

The menu options at the top of the page can help you narrow your search before and after you start!

  • New Search - takes you back to the search page to start fresh.
  • Course Reserves - use this option to find textbooks and other materials faculty have placed on reserve for their classes.
  • Journal Search - this feature allows you to search for journals by title or subject. You can also use keywords to search articles within that journal!
  • All I-Share Libraries Search - not finding the book you are searching for? Use this option to search our partnering libraries and request the book be shipped to Parkland for you to borrow.
  • Ask Us - we are always here to help! If you have a question, don't hesitate to ask using one of the options here.
  • Sign In - don't forget to sign in to request books, pin your favorites, access your library account, and more!
  • Menu - here you can access your Library Card where you can renew loans, view favorites, and check the status of requests.

Below the search bar is a new way to quickly filter results! These options filter search results into books, articles, journals, videos, and newspaper articles.

How to start a search

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When starting a search, use the fields in the drop-down to narrow results.

  • Library Catalog: Only returns results for items in the Library collection (physical and electronic).
  • Library Catalog & Articles: Results include items in the Library collection as well as articles from our databases and journals.
  • Articles: Only returns articles available in our databases and electronic journals.
  • All I-Share Libraries: Search here for books from other libraries not available in the Parkland Library collection.
  • Course Reserves: Items put on reserve by faculty for students enrolled in their class to use. Visit the Course Reserves guide for more information.

Filter you results

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