Advanced Search makes it easy to perform field-specific searches (e.g., author, title, keyword), construct Boolean queries (i.e., AND, OR, NOT), limit searches by database, publication type and date, and even specify the presentation of results.
On the Advanced Search page, you should see a search strategy area consisting of three rows with three search boxes per row as shown below. For users whose subscription package includes COS Scholar Universe, search results can be limited to either Published Works or Scholars by clicking on the tabs above the search rows prior to submitting your search.
Advanced Search – Published Works
Searching is not case sensitive, so you don't need to use capital letters. If you enter multiple words into one search box (e.g., health nutrition) they will be searched for as a phrase. You can broaden your query by entering words or phrases in the additional search boxes in each row. You can also restrict your search to a particular field using the pull-down menus on the right (see Fielded Search for more). To construct more complex queries, use the pull-down menus on the left to select appropriate Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) and for long strategies, click the Add Row link at the top right of the search form to add additional rows of search boxes. To learn more about search syntax, see Boolean Operators, Proximity Search, Wildcard Symbols, and Fielded Search.
To focus your search on a particular subject or database, choose from the Databases pull-down menu below the search strategy area. You can make more specific database selections and see exactly what databases are available by clicking the Select Multiple Databases link to the right of the pull-down menu. To learn more about these features, see Search Areas & Databases.
You can further limit your search by using the Date Range pull-down menu. Additional limits include Latest Update Only, Journal Articles Only, and English Only; some databases have even more limits available. Finally, you can specify the presentation of your results (Short format, Long format, Full - omit refs, and Custom format) with the 'Show' pull-down menu, and choose to look at 10, 25 or 50 results with the 'Results per page' pull-down menu.
After you click the Search button, you'll see a Results page that presents a list of records, some tools for sorting and refining results, and an Advanced Search query form at the bottom of the page that allows you to refine your existing search or begin a new search. To learn more about results, see Search Results.
Advanced Search – COS Scholar Universe
For users whose subscription package includes COS Scholar Universe, profiles of active academic scholars are provided as a supplemental resource to enhance your research. Profiles include current contact information, educational background, Website, link to CV, research interests, and verified publication lists, as available.
Searching is not case sensitive, so you don't need to use capital letters. If you enter multiple words into one search box (e.g., health nutrition) they will be searched for as a phrase. You can broaden your query by entering words or phrases in the additional search boxes in each row. You can also restrict your search to a particular field using the pull-down menus on the right (see Fielded Search for more). To construct more complex queries, use the pull-down menus on the left to select appropriate Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) and for long strategies, click the Add Row link at the top right of the search form to add additional rows of search boxes. To learn more about search syntax, see Boolean Operators, Proximity Search, Wildcard Symbols, and Fielded Search.
Limit by Country – The Advanced Search defaults to search scholar profiles from all countries, but you can limit your search by selecting an option in the scroll-down menu to the right of 'Country'. To select multiple countries, hold down the CTRL (Control) key on your keyboard after clicking on a country and select additional countries.
After you click the Search button, you'll see a Results page that presents a list of records, some tools for sorting and refining results, and an Advanced Search query form at the bottom of the page that allows you to refine your existing search or begin a new search. Scholar profiles can be sorted by either Relevance Rank or Last Name. To learn more about results, see Search Results.