CLIO allows you to combine keywords with other elements called "facets" (listed on the left-hand side within CLIO) to explore our resources in a variety of ways.
Use the drop-down menu to search keywords in All Fields, Author, Title, or Subject
Put exact phrases in quotes: “computer aided design”
Use an asterisk (*) to get all possible endings to a word: polio* finds polio, poliomyelitis, poliovirus
Type OR (in caps) to search for either of two or more terms: CAD OR “computer aided design”
Use “OR”, “AND” or “NOT” (must be ALL CAPS) and parentheses to create complex Boolean searches:
foner AND (reconstruction OR “civil war”)
Refine your search using categories. Once selected, these will remain in place until they are removed:
- Format
- Author
- Publication Date
- Library Location
- Language
- Subject – to find items about a topic
- Subject (Era) – to find items about a time period
- Subject (Region) – to find items about a place
- Subject (Genre) – to find items by type, e.g. correspondence, personal narratives, fiction
- Call Number – to see items organized by main call number headings
- Acquisitions Date