Exercises for Maximizing your Search - Boolean Searching

May 20, 2002

Using the handouts and what you have learned today, construct at least two separate

statements for the following reference questions. For each question construct

at least one statement using true boolean syntax (and, ors not, nesting) and at least

one using implied boolean (+ sign, - sign, " " quotes (for phrases).

1. Please find information about nursing education done in prisons. 

True Boolean ___________________________________________________________

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Implied Boolean_________________________________________________________

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2. Patron's daughter has been diagnosed with juvenile onset diabetes. He would like to find a

support group (either online or regular) for parents of children with diabetes.

True Boolean ___________________________________________________________

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Implied Boolean_________________________________________________________

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3.Patron would like information about 20th century British watercolor painting and would like 

to know who some of the most important artists are. 

True Boolean ___________________________________________________________

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Implied Boolean_________________________________________________________

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4.Patron is a student who needs websites and articles about attitudes towards AIDs today

compared to a decade ago.

True Boolean ___________________________________________________________

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Implied Boolean_________________________________________________________

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5. Patron would like information on the migration patterns of killer whales. 

True Boolean ___________________________________________________________

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Implied Boolean_________________________________________________________

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6.Patron would like information on obtaining SCUBA diving certification courses in New York

state if possible.

True Boolean ___________________________________________________________

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Implied Boolean_________________________________________________________

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7. Older patron has experienced sudden hearing loss and would like some information on its

possible causes.

True Boolean ___________________________________________________________

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Implied Boolean_________________________________________________________

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8. Student needs articles and website information on the work and life of jazz musician Gene

Ammons. The patron would also like a discography if possible.

True Boolean ___________________________________________________________

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Implied Boolean_________________________________________________________

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