Use the Precision Search screen
Combine terms to be more precise using the 'AND' command
e.g. coffee AND import AND Canada
Find synoyms using the 'OR' command
e.g. international OR global
Use single quote marks to match multiple words exactly (**use double quote marks in Summon and in research databases)
e.g. 'business analysts'
Use shortcuts to find words with different spellings:
e.g. correction$ will find correction, corrections, and correctional (but not corrective)
Find the library subject terms for your topic
e.g. if you browse by SUBJECT for the keyword Taser (which is a brand name) you'll see that libraries use the term stun guns instead
Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
Online Sources
If you prefer a print copy, you can print them themselves or we can help set up professional printing at a low rate.
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One of the licensed streaming video subscriptions that Kwantlen subscribes to is "Films on Demand". This subscription provides access to thousands of titles in many subject areas. You can browse by subject area (e.g. "Communication" or "Business & Economics") or by title.