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Viewing your search results
Displaying a single recod
The system automatically displays the authority record found.
Displaying multiple records
The system displays a list of records corresponding to the search criteria.
The first column lists the result number, the second displays the thesaurus, and the third is an authority, a "used for" reference or an equivalent. Coloured symbols indicate:
the thesaurus where the equivalent can be found
e.g.,
the type of subdivision
e.g.,
a "used for" reference referring the user to the authority to be used
e.g.,
a heading followed by a form subdivision (when it is the same as a heading followed by a topical subdivision)
e.g.,
Viewing the details of an authority record
Click anywhere on the result line. The record will display without closing the search results.
View the detailed records in one of 3 display formats:
Thesaurus display
Public display
MARC display
Thesaurus display:
Public display:
MARC display:
Note: The MARC display also provides hyperlinks to terms from the thesaurus consulted.
Note: From a detailed record, click on Send a modification requestto access the modification request form directly (correct a typo, add a "used for" reference, etc.).
Navigating within the semantic network of authorities
Click on an item in the authority’s semantic network: BT (Broader term), NT (Narrower term), or RT (Related term).
The double arrow to the right of the detailed record allows you to return to the previous record.
Advanced search: search summary
For an advanced search, the search result can also be viewed as a summary. Click on at least one box to exclude one or more items and search again by clicking on Search.
