English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Library Search is our comprehensive search tool - think of it as a "Google" search for the Library.

With Library Search you can:

• Search for books, articles and more all from the same search box.
• Search a wide range of article databases from one place.
• Filter your results by item type, library location, subject terms or date.
• Easily limit your searches to full-text articles or peer-reviewed journals.

You can find the search box at the top of every page on the Library website. Start your search at library.humber.ca

View the video below for a demonstration of how to find books, peer reviewed articles and more at the Library.

Choose keywords carefully

• Choose words specific to your topic
• Only use 2 or 3 main concepts
• Use AND to combine different concepts

Include synonyms

• Broaden your search
• Include medical and popular terminology
• Use OR to combine synonyms for the same concept

Filter your results

• Publication date - for example only items published in the past 5 years
• Resource type - for example only journal articles

Keep trying

• Add/remove search terms to limit/expand your search
• Try different databases
• Research often takes longer than expected