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SmartSearch is a search tool that allows its users to access information from numerous DISCUS-provided databases of journal, magazine, and newspaper articles and other selective electronic resources simultaneously in a single query. Perform basic searching by simple keywords or browse by a pull-down menu of subjects. Advanced SmartSearch features allow Boolean searching that can be limited to full-text documents, publication year ranges, specific categories, and specific databases.

SmartSearch Help - A FAQ about DISCUS' SmartSearch search tool that explains its features and how they integrate with the DISCUS information products you may already be familiar with.

SmartSearch Tutorial - A ten-minute video introduction to DISCUS' SmartSearch search tool that explains its features (with sample searches and results) and how SmartSearch is integrated with the DISCUS information products you may already be familiar with.