Field searching is a tool that tells a database to search for keywords in a specific category or "field." These fields can vary by database, but generally consist of the following categories:
- Author
- Title
- Journal Title
- Subject Terms
- ISBN or ISSN
This type of searching can come in handy when you are looking for works by a specific author, know the title of the article you need, or want to find information on a particular subject.
To find the field search options, open up an advanced search in any database, and look for the drop-down menu next to the search box.
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