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Database Limiters Available

In Ebsco databases and library one search, there are limiters available to use. 

All filters will provide a chance to use all available filters. This is good for limiting by language, content provider, subjects, and more! See the full screenshot below. 

Online Access - find resources immediately available to you without having to request interlibrary loan or document delivery of print materials in the library. 

Academic Peer-Reviewed -Limit to article published in academic/peer-reviewed or scholarly fournals

All time - limit by publication date

Source types - find specific types of sources (i.e. magazines, trade publications, news, and more). 

 

Library One Search Limits

 


screenshot of popup when you see All limiters

Proquest databases, such as ABI Inform, Gender Watch, and Proquest Disserations have their limit options on the side of the page. Consisdering using subjects to help you refine your searches.

 

Abi inform screenshot with callout to limit options on the side of the page

 

proquest screenshot showing subject and company limit options

 

To limit prior to the search, use Advanced Search

ABI Info landing page with screenshot to adv search