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Step 1: The default search option is "Keyword", but you can change that to Title, Author, or Subject" using the drop-down arrow next to the search box.
Step 2 (Keyword): Type your search term in the search box & click "Submit".
Search Tip! Keep your keyword searches simple. Only use the main word or phrase of your topic.
Example: Instead of searching "what causes American children to live in poverty", just search "poverty".
Alt Step 2 (Author): Type the authors last name first, then his/her first name, & then click Submit.