SpringerLink

How do I search for content on SpringerLink?

The search functionality is always available at the top of every page on SpringerLink. By typing or pasting a word or phrase into the "Search For" text field at the top of SpringerLink, you can click "Go" to search all SpringerLink content.

If you are looking for a specific journal, book or eReference you can use the "Publication Title" search field offered beneath the "Search For" text field.

What exactly is being searched?

When you enter a search term or phrase into SpringerLink, you are searching the title, the abstract and the full text (including authors, affiliations and references) of every article, book chapter and protocol. You are also searching for journal, book and eReference title matching the search criteria.

What is the difference between basic and advanced search?

Basic search, which is the search that is available directly from the banner on SpringerLink or from the left sidebar on a content page is a general search that searches the title, abstract, and full text of all content on SpringerLink. Additionally, you can specify author, publication title, volume, issue and page information from a citation.

Why isn't there a separate search for eReferences or Book Series in Advanced Search?

On SpringerLink, eReferences and Book Series are categorized as Books. When you search within Books the results will contain content from monographs, Book Series, and eReferences.