Primo is set up with a "Google-like" search box. You can, however, perform more targeted searches with the advanced search page or by using search techniques such as:
See search examples to the left.
With Primo Search, you can find books, e-books, movies, music, audiobooks, full-text articles, images, dissertations, theses and more.
With a single search, LVC's Primo provides access to:
Primo also includes content from many EBSCO databases, full-text journals, as well as open access resources.
Access Primo from the Almost Everything box on the library website.
Search for all types of materials or to limit to articles only. For more search options, use advanced search.
Search | Description | Example |
"religious freedom"
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Exact phrase search
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"freedom of religion" "free will"
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AND |
Include words
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church "race relations" is the same as church AND "race relations" |
OR |
Use synonyms
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religion OR religious (religion OR religious) "young adults"
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NOT |
Exclude words
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"catholic church" NOT pope "catholic church" -pope |
For more information about Primo, please see the Primo LibGuide.