Understanding OneSearch – Tri-Cat Search Option

The new OneSearch launching at the end of January (or sooner) will feature five search options (also called scopes).

The fourth option in the menu below called “Tri-Cat” searches the combined print and electronic collections of MSK Library and the print holdings at Weill Cornell Library and Rockefeller University Library.

Why would you use this option?

  • This search allows you to quickly see what print journal and book titles are held at Cornell and Rockefeller.
  • This option most resembles our old Tri-Cat search function.

Understanding OneSearch – Articles Search Option

The new OneSearch launching at the end of January (or sooner) will feature five search options (also called scopes).

The third option in the menu below called “Articles” will search selected databases (including PubMed) for articles from MSK Library’s collections.

Why would you use this option?

This search allows you to quickly limit your results to articles owned/licensed by the MSK Library.

Understanding OneSearch – Books and More Search Option

The new OneSearch launching at the end of January (or sooner) will feature five search options (also called scopes).

The second option in the menu below called “Books and more” will search the MSK Library’s print and electronic collections for book and journal titles. This search excludes article or database results.

Why would you use this option?

This search allows you to quickly limit your results to print and electronic book and journal holdings owned/licensed by the MSK Library. For example, this search option would be a good place to start if you were interested in finding books in our collection on the topic ‘cancer pain management’ or if you want to confirm we have a specific journal title you need.