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Overview

LibSearch is the library’s new all-in-one discovery tool, powered by EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS). It allows students, faculty, and staff to search nearly all of the library’s physical and digital resources all at once — books, eBooks, scholarly articles, streaming media, databases, and more — through a single, user-friendly interface.

Key Features:

  • Unified Search:

    • Search across multiple library databases and the catalog in one place.

    • Get access to millions of articles, eBooks, videos, journals, and more.

  • Filters & Facets:

    • Refine your search by source type (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, books, videos), date, subject, language, etc.

  • Full Text Access:

    • Direct links to full-text content when available through the library's subscriptions.

  • Citation Tools:

    • Easily generate citations in MLA, APA, Chicago, and other formats.

    • Export to citation managers like Zotero, EndNote, or RefWorks.

  • Personalized Experience:

    • Sign in to save searches, set alerts, bookmark items, and create folders.

  • Multimedia & Film-Focused Collections:

    • Includes access to curated streaming video, scripts, production guides, and more tailored to film and creative media students.

How to Search Using the Concept Map