To access and explore our catalog of primary source options available at the University Library, try our OneSearch function located on the University Library Homepage. Click on Advanced Search under the text box to limit by material type. Select video, audio, books, and images to retrieve primary source materials.
Explore our library databases for digital representations of primary sources. While each database has a different layout/interface, many will have the option to limit document and publication type to primary source materials. These options are often found in individual drop-down menus under Advanced Search or grouped together in a side bar next to your retrieved results. To retrieve primary source materials, look for alternate terms like the ones listed below.
Document Type
Publication Type
Click on the orange database icon to go to the University Library A-Z Database page.
Select Academic Search Complete. You will come to ASC's search interface. Refine your database search results using limiters found in Advanced Search. This option is found below the keyword text boxes. 
Clicking 'Advanced Search' will provide additional options to filter your search. Locate 'Publication Type' and 'Document Type'. Here you can limit to primary source documents.
Using what you have learned, hover your mouse over the images below and then scroll down to explore alternative terms for primary sources.
Now click on this link for the database Academic Search Complete to review these features in real time. Scroll down to find the available filter options or "Limit your results". Practice selecting a document type and publication type. Note the other options for limiting to relevant results that are found here.
