Boolean Searches
- Basic search parameters are: and, or, but not, and near.
- No two search engines use the same protocol for the foregoing concepts. Use the often provided instruction link. Best practice - keep the link open in a new window for the duration of that search.
- Remember that misspellings happen, particularly where documents have been scanned. Check to see if "fuzzy" searching is available or use wildcards to capture more results.
- Boolean is named after the English mathematician - George Boole (1815-1864). Impress your friends at parties.
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