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Library Research: The Basics: The Library Search

Searching OneSearch + NC LIVE

Now that you:

1. Know the different between research and searching

2. Understand the types of information you will come across

3. Have developed and brainstormed keywords

You are ready to dive into Coastal Library's OneSearch tool. This includes, and looks like, NC LIVE, which we will also cover. 

OneSearch = searches across 160 databases

NC LIVE = searches across 80 databases

Welcome

​OneSearch offers:

  • Filters like content type, scholarly articles, publication date and more
  • Print, save, and cite tools
  • Abstracts + Previews
  • Credible information