Use Find@HKUL to search books, articles, audio-visual materials and books available beyond HKU.
► Step 1. Type the keywords on the search box, for example, Outing zoning plans of Sha Tin (Scope: Books+)
► Step 2. Use facet to refine results, for example, restricted the search periods between 2018-2022
► Step 3. Browse the titles In result list and click on it to view details of the record.
Tips for better searches
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| Search a phrase | " " | Search as a phrase | “renewable energy” |
| Search a term with variant forms | ? (A question mark) |
Perform a single character wildcard search | Wom?n |
| * (An asterisk) |
Perform a multiple character wildcard search | Cultur* | |
| Combine synonyms | OR | Connect synonyms | Solar OR sun |
| Combine terms on different subjects | AND (or a space) |
Connect terms covering different subjects | Energy AND conservation |
| Exclude a term | NOT | Exclude a term from the search | Energy NOT nuclear |
| Group terms | ( ) | Group terms within a search statement. | “renewable energy” AND (solar OR wind OR wave?) |