University Libraries

• APPsearch is the library's all-in-one search tool that enables you to search for journal articles, books, ebooks, and much more all in one place.
• APPsearch does not search all of the library's databases. If you're unable to find what you're looking for via APPsearch you may want to search a discipline or subject-specific database.

• APPsearch can be accessed from both on and off campus from library.appstate.edu. If you are accessing APPsearch from off campus, you will need to log in with your Appstate username and password.
• Use the search box in the center of the library's homepage.
• Enter your keywords/search terms, and press the search button.
• The center of the screen will display the search results. The panel on the left side of the screen provides options for narrowing down the search results.

APPsearch provides many options for narrowing your search results. The options you have for narrowing down a search will change depending on your search results: You will likely have some of the following options available under the “Refine Results” bar on the left side of the page. (Phone users will need to tap the » icon on the left side of the screen to see these options.)

1. Material type (e.g., Full Text, Books and Media, Peer-Reviewed Articles, Print Books)
2. Publication date
3. Source type (e.g., Academic journal, non-print resources, reviews, electronic resources, magazines)
4. Subject
5. Publisher
6. Language
7. Geography
8. Location

• Each item typically has a linked title, publication information, and a link to access the item.
• If the library provides full text access to the article, you can access the article by clicking on the ‘PDF full text’ link or the ‘linked full text’ link.

• Sometimes you will see a gold Find@ASU button rather than a ‘PDF full text’ link or the ‘linked full text’ link.
• There are a lot of different places you could be directed once you click on the Find@ASU button:
  • You could be sent directly to the article on the library’s website
  • You could be directed to any number of external websites that may or may not provide access to the article.
  • You could be notified that Appsearch was unable to find the article or book.

• If you click on the Find@ASU button and the book or journal was unable to be located, you will be provided with 4 linked recommendations:
  • Check the Library Catalog.
  • Check Google Scholar.
  • Request the item from another library using Interlibrary Loan (ILL), a free service for App State students, faculty, and staff
  • Ask a librarian for assistance
• Find@ASU can be confusing. If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact a librarian.