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UC Library Search: Simple Search

This guide gives tips on how to use the UC Library Search system.

Simple Search

The search box on the UCSB Library website directs you to the Simple Search for UC Library Search by typing a title or one or more words into this search box will return results that contain all or part of your specified terms. Once you have been directed to your results from the UCSB Library website, you will find this Simple Search box remains at the top of your screen. 

Image of UC Search box  on front page of the library website

When you type into the Simple Search box at the top of your screen, you will be given a drop-down menu with a variety of scoping options.

Image of the Simple Search box shown at the top of the screen on results page with scoping options menu displayed

Scoping Options:  

Articles, Books, and More: Everything provided by all UC Campuses plus other libraries

UCSB Library Catalog: Resources only from UC Santa Barbara

UCSB Course Reserves: Resources reserved for courses offered at UC Santa Barbara

UCSB Special Research Collections: Resources only from UC Santa Barbara Special Collections

 

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