An Advanced Search assists you in constructing a more complex search according to a range of parameters.
To access the section, click Advanced Search to the right of the search bar.
![Library catalogue search bar with Advanced Search button circled](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/oqwzjdJe7gPAENowh-pUYSST-00JhYKRFcGeAzvrk3iV81aT3rYVXAENXHXwDpj8dg0CsEubCVK8OX_RCj2PyOFuj3xSN2pT9Mc5TNLO6z2nHlYW6V-GvO4SC2EXJh2mTjnPs0KLSa6JZYr7fgeLjEg)
![Advanced search options with Any Field dropdown menu expanded](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/IY9OgSrf-fSgWEEMgNRonPP2G0cgnELtyojuzP4mIFGvNuktymOekzXPFw020b7fE4bugr0WXhitRpJN6YBz4d_t40AADmemYn2HDQt3pZYBpNQEvi-J4Io25m0WyDTc1AORtgG_FyYnVeFJlOgRInQ)
- The Any Field drop down menu limits the search tool to search for keywords only in the field specified.
- The Contains drop down menu allows you to filter how the keywords are searched.
- The AND drop down box assists in constructing a search using the operator words AND, NOT and OR. This allows you to separate your search terms.
- + Add A NEW LINE allows you to add to your search with more keywords. This can help narrow down or expand the number of search results.
- Additional filters on the right are Resource Type, Language and Dates.