Question: What is OneSearch and how do I use it?

What is OneSearch?

OneSearch is a search platform that allows researchers to search most of the library's resources through a single search box.  This tool allows you to search multiple resources at the same time, and it is a great way to start your research.  Search results come from a variety of library databases, so they will vary in style and format.  This is a good starting point, but keep in mind that not all of our resources can be searched through this platform.  

How do I find OneSearch?

1. Start from the Los Angeles Southwest College home page: www.lasc.edu
2. Click on the Library button from the top
3. Locate the "OneSearch" search box

How do I use OneSearch?

From the OneSearch box:

1. Click on the OneSearch menu button to explore and select different search options
   • Everything:  searches across multiple sources and types such as books, articles, videos, etc.
   • Books in Print: searches for only print books at LASC
   • E-Books: searches only for electronic books at LASC
   • Articles: searches for electronic resources such as articles from different sources such as magazines, newspapers, and scholarly articles. It also pulls links to audiovisual resources such as streaming videos
2. Enter your search terms
3. Click on the Search button
4. Explore the options on the left to narrow your results by:
   • Availability through the Show only menu (refine results to Online or Scholarly Journals)
   • Resource Type such as Articles, Books, etc.
   • Note* If you want to see just electronic books, be sure to refine your results to:
     • Show only = Online
     • Resource Type = Books
5. Look at your search results and click on a relevant title
6. Look at the information for the source 
   • Scroll down to see availability
   • Click on a link to access the source
7. From off-campus, you must log in to access the databases:
   • In the Username box enter your complete student ID number or your student e-mail address
   • In the Password box enter your student password (the same password you use for Canvas or to register for classes) 
8. Take time to review the source or read the article
   • OneSearch pulls results from many databases
   • Each database may look different from each other
   • Please take time to explore each new interface that you encounter and note where the tools and features are located
   • After you determine that this is a useful source, use the tools save, print, and create citations.

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