On this page, you will find information about the different types of material you can find in the library search tool. You can also read about various features that can make it easier for you to use the search tool.
The library search tool allows you to find library books, articles from databases, and search results from online sources (for example, Wikipedia) in one single result. The search service brings together material you would otherwise have to search for in several different sources, meaning that one search can return many hits.
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Which sources are included in the search service?
When searching with the search tool, you get results from many sources. The exact sources used by the search tool may vary. You always search large databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, as well as journals such as Nature, Lancet, and BMJ.
References that have just been added to, for example, PubMed, DiVA, or Scopus, are not continuously indexed directly in the library's search service. This is because the search service is not updated as often as the individual resources.
There are different ways to make your searches more accurate. If you work with the various filters in the search tool, you can sort out fewer and more relevant hits. You can also use different search techniques to get a better search result:
Filtered searches in the search service
Once you have searched, you can narrow your search using filters. These can be, for example, material type, subject area, or year. The filters can be found under "Selections". You can then lock your chosen filters to do further searches within the same filter.
For example, after locking the textbook filter, you can enter math* in the search box to find mathematics textbooks. The asterisk lets you search for all the different endings that can come after the word stem. If you adjust the search to three question marks (???), you will search for all content in the selected filter, for example, all books in the Sami Studies filter.
Here, you will find direct links to various filtered searches:
Manage active filters in the library search tool.
The library search tool includes a generative AI function that can help you get started in your search process. This AI-assisted search can help you to, for example
The AI-assisted search picks out five hits based on your question. The hits are based on parts of the content in the library search tool. You can see the full search results by clicking on "View more results".
Managing your loans and reservations
You can view your loans and reservations under "My account" when you are signed in to the library search tool. You can also renew your loans or delete reservations you are no longer interested in.
Read more about loans and reservations:
Create references automatically
There is excellent support in the library search tool for managing the references you find. You can create references automatically from your search results and choose the style in which they are displayed. It is also possible to export and share references.
When created automatically, reference lists are not always completely accurate. Therefore, check that all the necessary information is included and that the reference looks correct based on your reference style.
Save searches and records
When you are signed in to the search tool, you can save searches using the symbol of a pin found next to the list of results.
To see all your saved searches and records, click on the pin in the toolbar at the top of the search tool. You can search through saved records and delete the searches and records you no longer need. You can also view the search history of your recent searches.
1. View your saved records and search history. 2. Save your search. 3. Save this record.
Take your search to the shelf using the book's QR code
When you're at the library to borrow books, you might start your search at the library computers. Once you find a book, you can scan the item's QR code to view it on your phone before you go to find the book on the shelf. This will give you all the information about the book, and you can easily find the map showing where the book is placed in the library.
Using the QR code symbol in the toolbar at the top of the search tool, you can show a list of results on your phone or copy a link for a specific search.
Search for library databases
Under the tab "Database search" you can get an overview of the databases you can access via the library. The databases are sorted by subject area. We have also highlighted some of the library’s largest and most used databases so you can find them quickly.
Search for library journals
If you want to find a specific journal, you can use the "Journal search" tab. When you search via this function, you will get a focused search on all journals the library subscribes to, and search suggestions will appear when you start typing the journal title.
Read your e-journals in Browzine
Browzine allows you to read e-journals in a format adapted for mobile phones and tablets. You can collect your favourites on your bookshelf and receive notifications when a new issue or article is published.
See a selection of new books
Under the tab "New books" you will find a list of a selection of books recently added to the library's catalogue, especially the new scholarly literature in the Study Hall. Here you will also find a search function where you can search by specific title, author, publisher, or year of publication.
Sign in to the search service to access e-resources
By signing in with your Umu-id in the library search tool, you can access the databases, journals, and e-books paid for by the library.
Sign in to the library search tool
If you do not have an Umu-id, you must visit the library to access digital material.