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Think of our <a href=\"https:\/\/napier.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/discovery\/search?vid=44NAP_INST:44NAP_ALMA_VU1\">Library Search<\/a> as your map to discovering a wealth of academic materials that will show you the quickest and most direct route to exactly what you need for your next assignment.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"><strong>Why use the Library Search?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Library Search is a central catalogue that lists all the books, and e-resources, including online journals, multimedia, and everything else available in the library across all three campuses. It allows you to search for specific titles, authors, and keywords, providing a quick and easy way to locate the materials you need. Most importantly, if you are searching for online resources, such as journal articles or ebooks, using the Library Search will give you seamless access to full text, usually with just one click.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"><strong>Benefits of using Library Search<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Efficient resource discovery<\/strong>: The library catalogue saves you time by helping you quickly <a href=\"https:\/\/my.napier.ac.uk\/library\/finding-resources\/finding-and-borrowing-books\">find the resources<\/a> you need. Instead of wandering through shelves or browsing aimlessly online, you can use the catalogue to pinpoint exactly where to find the relevant materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to a wide range of resources<\/strong>: The catalogue includes not only physical books and journals but also <a href=\"https:\/\/my.napier.ac.uk\/library\/finding-resources\/ebooks\">ebooks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/my.napier.ac.uk\/library\/finding-resources\/finding-ejournals-and-newspapers\">online journals<\/a>, digital archives, and multimedia resources. So much variety, all available in one place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay organised<\/strong>: Using the catalogue helps you keep track of the resources you\u2019ve found and plan your research more effectively. You can save searches, create lists, and export citations, all to make your research process more organised and manageable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"><strong>Make the most of the Library Search<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Remember to sign in<\/strong>: This will ensure that you get instant access to library\u00a0e-resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter keywords related to your topic, a title, or an author\u2019s name<\/strong>: And remember to use Advanced Search; it is a great way to get more relevant results, so give it a go!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use filters on the right-hand side to narrow down the results<\/strong>: This way, you can find resources from specific time periods, select a type of material, subject, and much more. 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