360 Search Basics...

• Some FAU databases are not included in 360 Search at this time as the current technology behind 360 Search will not work with all databases.  To access a complete list of the FAU databases, see the FAU Libraries Databases by Title page or the FAU Libraries Databases by Subject page.
• There are common search functions that work in many databases (e.g. subject search, keyword search, boolean operators).  Try these in 360 Search but realize that some may not apply to all of the databases included. 
• As 360 Search uses common search functions so that you can search in many databases, you cannot do an in-depth search like you can in a specific database.  If you are doing in-depth research, you will get better results if you link to the database and search it using its own interface.
• Search results may be extremely large and less precise if you use common terms in keyword search or if you select an unlimited number of databases to search.  Limiting your search to 4 or 5 databases at a time - or one subject area - is a better and quicker option than searching all databases at once.

360 Search Tips...

• Use quotes to force a phrase (e.g. "project management").  360 Search automatically adds an "and" between words if you do not use quotes.
• When doing an author search, start with the author's last name first.  However, try it both ways.
• Use an asterisk for truncation (e.g. educat* finds educate, educating, education, educator, etc.).
• Revise, sort, and filter your results:
• Click "Revise Search" to change your search or add additional search terms
• Click "Sort Results By:" "Date", "Title", "Author" or "Source"
• Click in the "Full Text" box under "Filter by" to limit to full text sources only

More 360 Search Tips/Help...

• Click here for the complete user guide to 360 Search.
• Need additional help?... Ask A Librarian!