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OneSearch @ CSULB: When/When Not to Use OneSearch

When to Use OneSearch

Use OneSearch...

as an alternative to Google - easy searching but with more credible results, including library-approved web sites
when you are first starting your research
to see how much information is available on your topic
to discover the different types of resources the library has available on your topic
to quickly browse available resources

When Not to Use OneSearch

Though OneSearch can do many things, there are currently some instances when OneSearch is not the best resource to use, like:

when you need to use highly controlled vocabulary, e.g. database-specific subject terms;
when you are searching for historical newspaper articles;
when you are looking for country, company and industry reports, typically found in business databases; and
when you are looking for legal research, specifically legal journal titles, case reports and legislation.