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FindIt: The Results Screen

Helpful information to get you started using the library's search tool, FindIt.

FindIt results screen

1 Filters

The filters are found at the top of the results screen. The next page in this guide explains how to use these to narrow down your results.

2 Subject Headings

If you've found something that is right on topic then the subject heading can be used to find other times on the same topic.

Clicking on one of the subject heading terms will bring up other items in the collection on the same topic. 

3 Access Your Item

The options when you click on this button will change depending on what type of resource you are looking at.

Online journal article you can press this button to get a copy of the pdf.

If it's a book on the shelf you can use this button to "Retrieve Catalogue Item". You can then request for the item to be put on hold and delivered to your chosen campus library.

4 My EBSCO Login

Creating a MyEBSCO account will allow you to take full advantage of the features under "My dashboard" on the left-hand side of the screen.

5 Save Item and Tools

Quickly save an item. Log into your MyEBSCO account to keep this item saved forever.

Click on the 3 horizontal dots to access the tool menu. From here you can:

  • Cite
  • Add to project
  • Share
  • Download