FYSM: Globalization

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Search Terms

The language you use to search library collections will determine the results you get. Instead of typing a whole question, you’ll need to boil what you’re looking for down into search terms or keywords. First, express your topic as a question: “How does forest bathing impact stress levels in college students?” Then, break that question into main ideas: forest bathing, stress levels, college students. Brainstorm or keep track of synonyms or other language that is useful for your topic.

Combining Terms

You can create more complex search strategies by combining terms using the linking words (known as operators) AND, OR, and NOT.

Saving Your Sources in Saint Search

There are a few ways to save your work in Saint Search. 

1. Log In to your account using your Siena username and password, and use the pin feature on the top right of a record. 
2. You can also get a Permalink using the linked chain icon. This will create a permanent link back to that individual record that you can copy/paste into another document. The URL at the top of the page may work in the short term, but not long term.