The Library Search results page includes filters and personalisation options to help you refine hundred thousands of results into a more relevant list of resources: by availability, resource type, publication date, subject, ... You can also search global records that are not part of the Library's collections.
Video- Refining Search Results
Watch the video below to discover how yo can refine search results in BCU Library Search.
Filter results
The Refine Results section on the left of the results page contains a list of filters such as: Resource type, Availability, Author, Publication date, etc …
Select one or multiple filters and click Apply to refine the search results.
If you want to modify the search keywords without changing the filters you selected, click the Remember all filters button or hover the filter you want to keep and click the lock.
The filters reset when you close the last Library Search tab or window.
Searching global records
By default, Library Search displays resources that are either held by the library or available online.
You can also search a global index that includes records from primary and secondary publishers and aggregators.
Switch on the Add items beyond library collections option under the refine your search panel.
Personalize results ranking
Another way to obtain more relevant results is to increase the ranking of resources related to disciplines of your choice.
1- Click on the Personalize switch located under the search box.
2- Click Edit disciplines to modify your selection under the personalized results section.
3- Check the boxes corresponding to the desired disciplines under the Personalise the results dialog.
- You can select up to five disciplines.
- Make sure to sign-in with your BCU email address and password to preserve your personalized choices between sessions.