Using OneSearch to Find Library Materials - Written Directions
Below is an example of how to find cybersecurity materials using OneSearch on the library homepage . Most of the library databases and OneSearch will even generate the MLA citation for you to copy and paste into a Word document.
For example, searching for material on "wireless networks" AND security is shown below.
![CIS OneSearch wireless networks](//libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/20159/images/CIS_OneSearch_wireless_networks.png)
Below is a list of the results.
![undefined](//libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/20159/images/CIS_OneSearch_wireless_networks_results.png)
Use the limiters in the left-hand column of your results to narrow your search results. I am going to narrow results to those available online through the library databases.
![CIS last 5 years](//libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/20159/images/CIS_OneSearch_wireless_networks_results_Full_Text_checked.png)
Use the limiters in the left-hand column to narrow the results to materials published within the last five years, if desired.
![CIS last 5 years](//libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/20159/images/CIS_OneSearch_results_last_five_years.png)
Below is an article that looks interesting.
![CIS interesting article](//libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/20159/images/CIS_OneSearch_results_article.png)
Clicking on the title will present more details.
![CIS article details](//libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/20159/images/CIS_PQ_article_showing_features.png)
The ProQuest databases will also generate the MLA citation for you to copy and paste into your Works Cited page.
![CIS MLA citation](//libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/20159/images/CIS_PQ_MLA_citation.png)
You can also find ebooks on the topic.
![CIS OneSearch limited to ebooks](//libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/20159/images/CIS_OneSearch_limited_to_books.png)
An example of an ebook from the results is shown below.
![CIS ebook](//libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/20159/images/CIS_ebook.png)
You are always welcome to contact a reference librarian if you need help!