FAQ

What should I do if I want to use a combination of multiple search conditions (such as one including x or y using [AIU Catalog] tab)?

カテゴリ: 1.1. How to Search the Library Book Collection

You can perform the following three searches by entering multiple conditions in a single search field or filling in multiple search fields (logical operation).


Logical AND search: Search for materials that satisfy two or more search values at the same time.Entry method: Connect all search values with " " (blank).Example: Search for materials containing both "Japan" and "America""Japan America"Logical OR search: Search for materials that satisfy any one of two or more search valuesEntry method: Connect all search values with "+" (plus sign).Example: Search for materials containing either "Japan" or "America""Japan+America"Logical NOT search: Search for materials that satisfy certain conditions and do not satisfy other corresponding conditionsEntry method: Connect all search values with "^" (caret).Example: Search for materials containing "Japan" but not "America""Japan^America"


Entering multiple search values in multiple search fields (enabled on the advanced search screen)


Logical AND search: Search for materials that satisfy two or more search values at the same timeEntry method: Enter search values in multiple fields, and select "AND" from the pull-down menu between the fields.Example: Search for materials containing "Japan" in the title and "Tokyo" in the author's nameTitle: Japan
Pull-down menu: ANDAuthor: TokyoLogical NOT search: Search for materials that satisfy certain items and do not satisfy other itemsEntry method: Enter search values in multiple fields, and select "NOT" from the pull-down menu between the fields.Example: Search for materials that contain "Japan" in the title and do not contain "Tokyo" in the author's nameTitle: Japan
Pull-down menu: NOTAuthor: Tokyo

Primary search items and secondary search items

The following search items are called primary search items. You can perform searches independently with their search values alone.

  • Keyword
  • Title
  • Author
  • Publisher
  • Subject
  • Tag
  • Classification
  • ISBN/ISSN
  • NCID
  • Bibliography ID
  • Registration No.
  • Material ID
  • Call No.

The following search items are called secondary search items. You cannot perform a search with a secondary search item unless it is combined with at least one primary search item. The search screen displays * in front of the item names.

  • Material type
  • Publication year
  • Country code
  • Language code
  • Material format