Document (#9801)

Author

Zlendich, J.

Title

Bound-phrase searching in OCLC FirstSearch

Source

OCLC systems and services. 10(1994) nos.2/3, S.54-65

Year

1994

Abstract

Explains the technique of bound-phrase searching in OCLC FirstSearch. Details valid bound-phrase search options and sample searches for each of the 42 databases currently on FirstSearch. Also indicates which of the databases have records that show which libraries own the periodical titles indexed

Object

FirstSearch

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