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First Year Seminar: Intro to Library Research & Resources: Using Murphy Library

Murphy Library Main Homepage Search Box

Link to Murphy Library's main search box here. 

Databases at Murphy Library

Link to Murphy Library's A-Z list of databases here

FAQs: do you know the answers to these questions about using Murphy Library resources?

On the Murphy Library homepage search box, what does "Search@UW" mean? 

Why are there so many results when I do a search using the main search box?

How can I narrow down and refine my search using the library's main search box results page?

What's one of the first things to notice when looking at the results page after searching?

How many databases does Murphy Library subscribe to?

How can I find the right databases for my research?

Is EbscoHost a database or a sort of "brand" of databases?

How do I find a good basic database for general research purposes for a first year college student?

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of starting to do research directly with a database vs using the main search box on the library homepage?