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ICT for Library <strong>and</strong> Information Professionals: A Training Package for Developing Countries<br />
Student’s Guide<br />
Slide 13<br />
Searching a WinISIS<br />
database: guided search<br />
v The search termscan be either entered from the keyboard<br />
or using the dictionary<br />
vThe combo box in the Operators<br />
column allows you to connect the<br />
query element with the next one.<br />
The logical operators AND, OR,<br />
NOT can be used.<br />
vThe default operator is AND.<br />
UNESCO ICTLIP Module 4. Lesson 3<br />
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Slide 14<br />
Searching a WinISIS<br />
database: guided search<br />
v Once the search terms <strong>and</strong> the operators have<br />
been selected, the user can execute the search<br />
by clicking on the EXECUTE button<br />
vThe number of records retrieved<br />
according to this query is shown in<br />
the box labeled NUMBER OF HITS.<br />
vThe search number is indicated in the<br />
box labeled SEARCH NUMBER<br />
UNESCO ICTLIP Module 4. Lesson 3<br />
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Slide 15<br />
Searching a WinISIS<br />
database: guided search<br />
v The user can also combine the search elements with a<br />
previous search using the PREVIOUS SEARCH<br />
combo box.<br />
vThe OPERATORS combo box next to it allows you to<br />
combine with the search elements.<br />
UNESCO ICTLIP Module 4. Lesson 3<br />
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