Advanced Search allows for targeted searches on specific metadata fields, which may be selected from the drop-down menu.

Click the + button to add more search terms.

Use AND between terms to search for results with all of the terms.

Use OR between terms to search for results with any of the terms.

Use NOT to exclude term(s) from your search results.

 

Search tips

  • Use quotation marks around a phrase (i.e. "northern illinois university") for more precise searching.
  • Use fewer search terms, then narrow your results using facets
  • Creator includes author, photographer, composer, etc.
  • Use All fields to search everything