Reference at Newman Library

How Bearcat Search Works and What It Covers

Given the central role that Bearcat Search plays in our new library site (it is what is behind the “Articles” search box), it seemed like a good time to completely revise the entry in the ref wiki for Bearcat Search. You’ll now find details on:

  • what can and can’t be found in it
  • how it works
  • search operators and commands
  • things to watch out for when searching
  • best uses

If you run a search in the Articles search box, you’ll get to the Bearcat Search page of results. If you want to first go to the official search page for Bearcat Search and begin there, you’ll find a link to Bearcat Search on the Databases page of the library website.