You can get started with searching below using LibrarySearch, the main search tool at VIU Library, which searches the majority of library collections. You can then narrow by filter types, such as format, year of publication, discipline area, etc.
LibrarySearch: Find articles, books and more
Tips to Search More Effectively
For the basics of how to use the search and filters on the library website, watch the "How to Search the Library" video:
For a quick refresher on how to use search techniques in LibrarySearch and other databases, watch our "Four Ways to Search More Effectively" video:
Search Examples
Here are some examples of searches to find general reference resources in the VIU Library:
(Use quotations to search a phrase with two or more words) :
"life science" encyclopedia (e.g. life science and encyclopedia)
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