Basic Search offers a straightforward way to search by entering a word or phrase into a single search box. In some collections, you may be able to enter additional search criteria. The most common type of Basic Search is by keyword, which searches significant areas of information (known as fields), such as titles, authors, subjects, and so on (the actual fields searched varies by database). Since it searches a broad range of key fields at once, the keyword search is a good, all-purpose search and is often recommended as a starting point for your research.
When performing a cross-search of multiple products, refer to the Currently Searching message line to see which products will be included in your search.
If your search is successful, you will see a results list page with items matching your search criteria. If no results can be found, you will get a message asking you to revise your search.
Most collections let you perform a Basic Search from your search results list and when viewing a document by using the search sidebar. You can also perform a Basic keyword search directly from the Gale Databases page.