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What is boolean search? How do I include boolean operators in my search? 

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Boolean searching is a type of research that uses Boolean logic, which incorporates the AND, OR, and NOT operations to broaden, limit, or define your search. Including "AND" in your search will look for places where both phrases appear. Including "OR" in your search will populate any instance of both phrases in your results. Including "NOT" in your search excludes the overlap of phrases you are looking for. Below is an example on how these operators work.