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Gale PowerSearch provides a sophisticated, yet simple, solution for managing a wealth of periodical, reference and primary source information utilizing a single system.

When a search is conducted, Gale PowerSearch simplifies navigation with a "breadcrumb trail" that shows a path that the search has taken and lets the user easily return to any previous step. Any page can be quickly accessed using tabs found on the navigation bar directly below the title banner.

Not sure what type of information is available in a particular database? Gale PowerSearch helps users select the databases most appropriate to include in a cross-search by providing an alphabetical listing of databases along with a description of each one. Users search the way that's easiest for them — by entering one or two keywords, using pre-determined subject terms or constructing complex search queries using Boolean logic.

Gale PowerSearch offers many ways in which to search for information, including:

• Advanced Search
  
• Basic Search
  
• Publication Search
  
• Relevance Sorting
  
• Subject Search

Users will also benefit from extended browsing and index searching. In fact, users can build their search queries much more efficiently than before. Furthermore, records available in our databases are indexed with terms from Gale's controlled vocabulary — which means content can be searched seamlessly with a single vocabulary to enhance searching precision. With this controlled vocabulary, users are able to narrow their research topics in a more logical manner.