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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Limit Search – from the TAFE Library Catalogue

When your Search Results list is too long, you may want to limit the search result.  Please refer to the following steps:-


  • Click on “Limit Search” on the menu bar to go to Limit Search screen.

  • There are many options you can use for your search:-
    • Library:  select a Library to limit your search.
    • Language: specify a Language in your search.
    • Location: Select a Collection (shelving Location) in your search.
    • Item category 1 & Item category 2:  specify a format, such as maps, eBook, DVD, eVideo, … etc.
    • Match on: specify your search match on a particular part of a catalogue record, such as keywords only.
    • Pubyear:  specify the publishing year.
    • Sort by:  specify the sorting sequence of the search results.


Also, if you may want to combine the limit search elements into your search, click on the “Advanced Search” on the Quick searchscreen to switch to “Advanced search”screen.