When researching a specific topic or clinical question, search the databases.
In Search It, you can look for articles, physical books, and ebooks in the library collection. It is recommended to use Search It for books and ebooks, but not for articles. It isn’t updated as frequently as databases like PubMed and it doesn’t offer as many filters. So for articles, it’s better locate them within the literature databases.
You can use the basic search function and type in the title or title keywords for the item that you are looking for.
You can also use the advanced search function, which lets you enter multiple fields and limit by the material type, language, and publication date.
Once you see the item that you are looking for in the results list, you can select the title to retrieve the full-text version of the item.
Select the link under "Access Options" to access the item. You may need to sign in with your WSU Network ID and password first.
Under the "Send to" box, you can select "Cite This Item" to reveal a citation for the item in APA, Chicago, Harvard, or MLA format. Be sure to double-check the accuracy of the citation before using it.
Under the "Send to" box, you can select "Permalink" to reveal a consistent URL for the item. You can use this to retrieve the item at a later time or to share it with others.
If something is not working for you in Search It and you need help, you can report your problem by going to the Search It homepage and selecting “Report an Access Problem”.
Complete the form in as much detail as possible and select "Submit" at the bottom of the page. The Libraries Systems Office will respond as soon as they can.
