Library FAQs

Library Search - https://search.library.suss.edu.sg

The Library search allows you to search simultaneously for books, articles, and more. It is a useful starting point for research. Keep in mind that while it searches a large number of the library's collections, it does not search across all the subscribed resources.

You don't have to be logged in to search the Library resources and view the search results, but you will be prompted to do so when you want to view the full-text details of the resources. We recommend that you sign in to have a more complete search experience. 
 

Using the quick search tool or Library Search:

• it saves you time, especially when you have something specific in mind, such as a title or an author
• it offers a good starting point for interdisciplinary research
• it searches both print and electronic resources 
• it provides direct links to available full-text resources
• displays the most relevant results first, whether they are books, articles or videos
• helps you discover more resources than searching an individual database 

The drawback of using keyword search is that it tends to retrieve thousands of results. You can refine your search using the options at the top and on the left side of your results screen, such as item type, availability, resource type or subject.

Databases - http://libguides.suss.edu.sg/az.php

Searching within individual databases:

• databases offer more focused searches in specific subject areas such as Business, Psychology, Social Work, etc. and types of information sources such as news, streaming videos, market research or legal documents
• searching within databases is generally problem-free where links are concerned, and databases are updated more frequently

​Once you are more familiar with the various types of databases and their content, you may choose to search directly within specific databases. Subjects filter to help identify relevant databases to search.