Help you develop a more effective search.
Combines multiple words in a search. This helps you narrow your results.
Separates terms, often used for synonyms to give you more options for your search terms.
Eliminates words for a search. Useful for getting rid of results you do not want.
" " - Use direct quotes to keep a phrase, name, or title together.
* - Use an asterisk to truncate a word to provide multiple ending options for your search term. For example, polit* would search for politics, political science, political ideology, etc...
A catalog is a comprehensive list of materials describing title, format, and accessibility.
You can search for specific titles or subjects to see what is available. You can expand your search beyond Oglethorpe University by choosing the option of Libraries Worldwide as an expander (similar to a filter) to see what other materials are out there. If you find items that we do not immediately have you can fill out an Interlibrary Loan request.
In our catalog you can search for: