Search Like a Librarian2026-07-16T12:00:002026-07-16T13:00:002026-07-167/16/26July 16, 2026falsevirtual-eventVirtual Event#virtual-eventactiveDanielle S. Apfelbaumapfelbds@farmingdale.edu934-420-5586https://www.farmingdale.edu/images/placeholder/fsc-event-header-1110x380.jpgGraphic that reads "Farmingdale State College Upcoming Event" with a green background
and darker green diamonds surrounding the text on the graphicPlanning to tackle a little research over the summer? Make the most of your break
by optimizing your database searches in Gale, EBSCO, and ProQuest databases. We'll
cover the following tactics: 1) creating basic and advanced Boolean search strings,
2) combining multiple databases into one search, 3) customizing your results view
for easier sorting, 4) increasing the precision of your results with subject searching,
and 5) creating alerts in your area of interest so the latest research lands right
in your inbox.Planning to tackle a little research over the summer? Make the most
of your break by optimizing your database searches in Gale, EBSCO, and ProQuest databases.
We'll cover the following tactics: 1) creating basic and advanced Boolean search strings,
2) combining multiple databases into one search, 3) customizing your results view
for easier sorting, 4) increasing the precision of your results with subject searching,
and 5) creating alerts in your area of interest so the latest research lands right
in your inbox.Planning to tackle a little research over the summer? Make the most
of your break by optimizing your database searches in Gale, EBSCO, and ProQuest databases.
We'll cover the following tactics: 1) creating basic and advanced Boolean search strings,
2) combining multiple databases into one search, 3) customizing your results view
for easier sorting, 4) increasing the precision of your results with subject searching,
and 5) creating alerts in your area of interest so the latest research lands right
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