The website offers two search functions: the Quick Search; and Browse and Filter, which uses a range of tags, subjects and time periods.
Quick Search
In the main menu search tool, enter a word and hit return. This is a 'Google' type search using keywords that will retrieve results containing one or more of the keywords entered. Results are sorted by date-published, with the most recent appearing first.
figure 1 - main menu search tool
Use special characters to get more specific search results, for example:
| Char | Search type | Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| , | either or | old, books | Search for old or books |
| + | must include | old +books | Search for old, results must also include books |
| - | must not include | old -books | Search for old but not books |
| * | fuzzy search | aber* | Search for words like abersomething |
Browse and Filter
Items grouped by subject are nested under a header; the example below shows Legends, tales & myths selected. You can narrow results by selecting to see only Items, Collections, Trails or Stories.
figure 2 - extract of search results
Clearing a filter is simple, click the 'x' in the blue tag to clear or uncheck the subject.