Searching in the Index

The SPIRS Index allows you to look up, select, and search for variations of a term. Use the Index if you are uncertain of the spelling of a particular term.

The Index is particularly useful for finding an author. To find an author, look up a portion of his or her last name in the Index. A segment of the Index beginning with the text you entered is listed; included are all variations of the name that appear in the database. For example, if you look up tindall, you will find "tindall" and "tindall-gt". Select and search for the appropriate variations and you will retrieve all documents written by that author.

Refer to the SPIRS Help for more information on using the Index.