Search tips
Get the most out of your library resources! Here are our top five tips to boost your library searches to get the results you are looking for.
- Start a basic search with a title, author or topic. The Library’s search is different from Google – you can’t just ask it a question.
- Use nouns (instead of adjectives or other descriptive words) in your search. Learn more about choosing relevant keywords.
- Use Boolean operators (AND, OR, and NOT) to connect keywords and synonyms in the Advanced Search. Learn more about keywords and search strategies.
- Use filters to focus your search results, like scholarly peer-reviewed articles. Find out more about filters and advanced search techniques.
- Have a plan before you start! Making an outline or knowing what you’re looking for will make research more efficient and less frustrating. Learn how to make a plan for research.
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Textbooks & technology
At the Library desk, you can borrow:
- Most current course textbooks (max. 3 hours)
- Technology such as laptops, headphones, calculators, chargers, and more
Can’t find it?
If it’s not at NorQuest, try these options:
- Request an Interlibrary Loan
- Suggest an item for purchase
- Get a free library card at Edmonton Public Library
Advanced search tools
Search or browse an A-Z Journal List for NorQuest Library’s full-text online periodicals or ebooks.
Use Full Text Finder to find a specific article or e-book.
Databases include e-books, articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers. Use any of the filters below to find the database that best meets your needs.
Browse the A-Z list of databases
Featured Databases
Offering access to thousands of movies, Audie Ciné Films is a go-to film database. Dive into blockbuster hits, timeless classics, and captivating documentaries.
Criterion On-Demand is a cinematic database with a vast collection of critically acclaimed films. Explore a world of classic cinema, documentaries, foreign films, and independent films.
Research by program guides A-Z
Search our program guides to find academic resources and other information tailored to your specific needs.
Learn how to conduct effective research.
From planning to polishing, this resource offers tips and tricks for every step of the writing process.
Learn how to find, use, cite, and evaluate information effectively.