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''[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] | ''[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Keyword Search'' <br> | ||
Do a | Do a Keyword Search if you cannot find an item with another search or if you do not know an exact place, author, title, or subject. This is particularly useful for locating records of European towns. | ||
A | A Keyword Search looks for entries that contain the word(s) you typed by searching the following fields: | ||
*"Title" | *"Title" | ||
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*"Notes," including "Film Notes" | *"Notes," including "Film Notes" | ||
== Steps to Search by | == Steps to Search by Keyword == | ||
#Go to the [https:// | #Go to the [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog].<br> | ||
#Click ''' | #Click '''Keyword Search'''. | ||
#Type a word or phrase. | #Type a word or phrase. | ||
#Click '''Search.''' | #Click '''Search.''' | ||
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#If there is a film of the record, click '''View Film Notes.<br><br>''' | #If there is a film of the record, click '''View Film Notes.<br><br>''' | ||
== How Do I Understand the Results of a Keyword Search? == | |||
*A Keyword Search results in a list of titles in relevance-ranked order, which means that titles that most likely match your search appear higher on the list | |||
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*If you can't find the record you want under one of the other searches, use the same words in searching by keyword. | *If you can't find the record you want under one of the other searches, use the same words in searching by keyword. | ||
*If you do not find the catalog entry you want, you may want to modify your search by adding or deleting keywords. | *If you do not find the catalog entry you want, you may want to modify your search by adding or deleting keywords. | ||
Revision as of 14:45, 18 July 2014
Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog 
Keyword Search
Do a Keyword Search if you cannot find an item with another search or if you do not know an exact place, author, title, or subject. This is particularly useful for locating records of European towns.
A Keyword Search looks for entries that contain the word(s) you typed by searching the following fields:
- "Title"
- "Author"
- "Statement of Responsibility"
- "Subjects"
- "Series"
- "Notes," including "Film Notes"
Steps to Search by Keyword[edit | edit source]
- Go to the Family History Library Catalog.
- Click Keyword Search.
- Type a word or phrase.
- Click Search.
- Click a title to see more detail.
- If there is a film of the record, click View Film Notes.
How Do I Understand the Results of a Keyword Search?[edit | edit source]
- A Keyword Search results in a list of titles in relevance-ranked order, which means that titles that most likely match your search appear higher on the list
- If you can't find the record you want under one of the other searches, use the same words in searching by keyword.
- If you do not find the catalog entry you want, you may want to modify your search by adding or deleting keywords.