Keyword Search
The Keyword Search button allows you to perform a general search across multiple fields for any catalog records online.

• Keyword searches use OR as the default connector between words (e.g. a search for Bronze Statue will return records associated with Bronze OR Statue).
• If you want to find records where both keywords are found, type in AND between the two words.
• To search for a specific phrase, be sure to put the phrase within quotes (e.g. “Picnic Shelter”).
• You can also use the asterisk (*) as a wildcard (e.g. a search for histor* would come up with records containing history, histories, historical, etc.).
• Searches are not case sensitive.

Advanced Search

• The Advanced Search button can help you be more specific with your search.
• You can search for a word or phrase within a particular search category or use multiple categories to further narrow down your search results.
• For example, searching White in the People field will bring up any records associated with a member of the White family, without having to sift through black & white photographs.
• You can also search People and Creator records through Advanced Search.
• Phrase searching with quotes and use of wildcards (*) are available in Advanced Search.

Random Images

Metro’s Wright Park scenic photos showing park. Photos by Russ Carmack

• The Random Images button is a great way to just browse the collection.
• Each Random Images page displays a random assortment of images from the records online.
• If something piques your interest, click the thumbnail to view a larger version of the image.