To search Primo is very much like searching our previous discovery system Summon, although there are some differences – in this blog post we will give you some guidance on how to use Primo to find articles! Use the search box at the Library start page as usual.
- To locate a known article, just enter the title of the article and click the search button.
- To find articles on a specific subject, enter your initial search terms and click the search button.
- All articles in the results shall be available through the Library’s journal subscriptions. Click the ”Full text available” link to get to the article.
- If you are looking for research articles you can start by applying the following settings:
- Use the filters menu on the left side to further narrow down your search. You can easily remove filters one by one by clicking the x or remove all settings with “Reset filters”. You can narrow by language, year of publication, peer reviewed materials and more.
- A new feature in Primo is the possibility to save your searches for future use. If you are not already logged in, start by clicking “Sign in” and then “Save query” in the menu bar:
- Click the Pin icon to save interesting articles to a favorites list on your Primo account. Selected articles will be marked with a yellow colour in the results list.
- Access your saved search queries and saved articles (My Favorites) by clicking the:
- To get back to your search click the:
- Click the three dots icon in the results list to access an options menu where you can create citations, links and send the link by e-mail to yourself or to someone else.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about how to use Primo!
Text: Sara Hellberg