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Using MetaFind

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MetaFind searches multiple library resources (library catalogs, databases, search engines and reference materials) simultaneously and retrieves results in a single list.

Click on this icon:

MetaFind icon

to go directly to MetaFind.

Navigating the Results List

View a MetaFind video tutorial View a video tutorial

Use these buttons to view the pages of results: MetaFind navigation buttons

You can manipulate the results list in many ways. You can sort your results, clear out duplicate items, mark items to be printed, emailed or saved. Or, you can work with each record individually.

example of some results

Use the limiters to manage your results list:

MetaFind limiters

Using these limiters you can:

  1. See more or less detail about a record
  2. Get rid of duplicates based on selected criteria
  3. Sort your list

You can also filter your results by looking for particular words or phrases:

MetaFind filtering utility

Use the check boxes next to each record to select it, then use these buttons to Export your selections to your email, to your printer or to a disk.

MetaFind export buttons MetaFind icon

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