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SLUBsemantics aktiviertHave you come across SLUBsemantics? Learn what it means.

How Do I Use the Simple Searchto top

Find media by entering all desired information into the search box, e.g. title, author, publisher:

energy systems leslie wilbur wiley

You can even use figures, and numbers allowing you to search for exact publication years etc.:

cormac mccarthy 2007

Other numbers such as SLUB barcode, ISBN or ISSN can also be searched:

3740001054

Can I Use Wildcards?to top

Use wildcards if you want to include spelling variants. "?" represents a single character, "*" none to any number of characters:

nitro* hazard* me?er

Can I Search for Phrases, Special Characters or Shelf Marks?to top

Search for phrases by using quotation marks:

"ecological footprint"

Style your search as a phrase if you need to use special characters such as brackets in it:

"histoire(s)" cinema

Shelf marks and classification codes can be searched using the simple search mode. They are best searched as phrases:

"HI 3421"

"0530 00068 001"

We do recommend, however, to use the advanced search mode for this type of search.

Are Boolean Operators and Brackets Supported?to top

Use appropriate operators (default operator is AND). Note that operators must be in capital letters:

plant NOT organic

Group your search terms using brackets:

global* (klimawandel OR warming)

How Do I Refine My Search?to top

Long hit lists can be easily reduced by selecting search facets in the right-hand sidebar. The facet sections can be collapsed or expanded. The most commonly used facets are displayed from the outset; the less common ones can be unfolded by clicking on them.