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Research Skills for First-Year Seminars (FSEMs)

Primo, the library search box

In the First-Year Seminar (FSEM) classes, we focus on using Primo, the library search box. It's like Google for the library. Use Primo to search the library's physical collection and the contents of most of the library's electronic databases. You can also search individual databases by themselves, which helps you focus on particular subjects. (For example, if you're trying to find articles about a business topic, you could use our Business databases.)

Important Primo Facts:

It's a good idea to sign in to Primo before you search.  Signing in does three important things:

  • Provides more detailed search results
  • Allows you to request books
  • Allows you to save items to a Favorites list

 

Some databases are not searchable in Primo: