Introductory videos
The following videos are intended to assist you with search techniques and help you navigate the OneSearch discovery service.
The following video provides a quick introduction to OneSearch and demonstrates how to get started with your search.
The following video will illustrate using the tools built in to OneSearch to:
- Download a PDF
- Email the article
- Save the article to your account (tack/pin icon)
- Generate a citation
- Get a permalink
Create a PermaLink (reusable URL)
To create a PermaLink to access a resource later, look for the chain-link icon, located on the search results screen or the article details screen.
Search results screen:
Article details screen:
Generate APA citation
To generate a citation in APA, MLA, or Chicago style, look for the quotation marks icon, which can be found on the search results page by clicking the three horizontal dots and on the article details page underneath the article information. After clicking on the citation icon, select your desired citation format, then copy and paste the citation into your paper. Don't forget to check citations for accuracy before submitting your work!
Search results page, step 1:
Search results page, step 2:
Search results screen, step 3:
Article details screen, part 1:
Article details screen, part 2:
Limit to peer-reviewed resources
You can limit your results to just peer reviewed journals either from the library homepage before you search, or from the search results screen after you search. If limiting from the search results screen, don't forget to click Apply Filters to see your updated results.
Library home page:
Search results screen, part 1:
Search results screen, part 2:
Expand and narrow the search results
One option to expand your search results is to click Expand My Results. This will show you materials Saint Mary's Libraries do not have in full text, but that we can get for you through interlibrary loan.
You can narrow your search results using the limiters on the left side of the screen, including limiting to Peer-reviewed Journals, limiting by Publication Date, Resource Type, or Subject.
After making your selection(s), click Apply Filters to see your updated results.
You can also adjust your keywords to expand or narrow your search. We're available to help with searching 24/7 via chat.
This video demonstrates how to sift through resources by using the features that help to narrow and expand your search results.
Expand My Results:
Limiters sidebar:
Apply Filters:
Save searches and articles
To save full searches or individual articles, look for the push pin icon to Add This Item to your Favorites. To view your Favorites, click the push pin icon in the top right corner of your screen.
To save a search:
To save an article:
To view your favorites:
