What is Shark Search?
Use Shark Search for a general search to find books, e-books, journal articles, and other materials available through the NSU Libraries.
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Search by keyword, author, or title
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Limit results by source type for specific materials
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Although Shark Search can help you locate scholarly articles, it cannot limit to only peer-reviewed articles. To search for peer-reviewed articles, select a specific subject database related to your topic.
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To check if a source is considered scholarly, search for the publication in the Ulrichsweb database.
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Shark Search on the Alvin Sherman Library Homepage
Shark Search Sample Results
What's included?
Which databases are included in Shark Search?
- Database ListWhile a significant number of databases are included in a Shark Search, there are a few that are not compatible. View this list to see which databases are included.
Not finding what you need in Shark Search? Try searching directly in a specialized database!