Search to find a topic anywhere in the text of a book or document on the Bookshelf. In this example, we look for information about the T cell receptor.
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You can find relevant books and documents using a simple search of the Bookshelf.
Check that the database selection menu at the top of the page says, “Books.”
This means that you are searching the Bookshelf.
In the search box, enter the term you want to find out more about, in this example, T cell receptor.
Use no quotes and the system will automatically recognize phrases and enhance your search with Medical Subject Headings.
Click the search button.
The results show a list of books that include the term, anywhere in the text, down the center of the page, and several figures from an image search displayed on the right hand side.
The books are displayed in order of relevance.
By clicking on Display Settings you can change how the books are sorted and the number of results you see on one page.
Click on Top results in this book to find your search terms within the book.
Try searching the Bookshelf on your own, trying different terms to see what useful things you can find.