IEEE Xplore® allows you to perform two main actions -- you can browse tables of contents or search the database.
The browse functions are available to everyone and are located under Tables of Contents on the navigation menu. After specifying a collection -- Journals, Conference Proceedings, or Standards -- you can browse to a title of interest by using either the browse letters or the Quick Find feature.
To use Quick Find, type a keyword or phrase in the search box. IEEE Xplore® displays all titles in the collection that include the keyword.
The search functions are available only to IEEE members and IEEE subscribers. IEEE Xplore® allows to you perform searches three ways:
· Basic Search guides you through the process of creating a search query. You can enter a single keyword, or create a more advanced query without knowing search syntax by selecting field codes and search operators from pull-down menus. You can control what is being searched using search options.
· Advanced Search allows you to enter a free-form search query. You can enter a single keyword, a phrase, or a complete search query using search syntax. Lists of field codes and search operators can easily be displayed to provide assistance. You can control what is being searched using search options.
· Author Search is similar to the Quick Find feature used by the browse functions. It allows you to enter a complete or partial name and searches the author field in each citation record for your entry.