A scope is a group of resources that is searched by LibrarySearch. We currently have 3 scopes defined:

• MRU Library
  This is the default scope. It includes all physical items and electronic resources owned or licensed by MRU Library as well as open access publications.
   
• MRU Library Online Only
  Electronic resources (databases, articles, e-books, e-journals, streaming videos and audio, etc.) that are available online.
   
• Course Reserves
  Physical materials placed On Reserve by MRU instructors for their students.
   

When you launch a search without specifying a scope, the default scope is used. The process for changing your scope depends on the screen you are using.
 

1. In most instances, LibrarySearch will use the default scope to retrieve your results. The search box on the Library homepage and most of the links on the Library website use the default scope. The scope name will display on the far right of the search box with a down-arrow icon beside it. You can use the down arrow to select a different scope and then click the search icon or press your keyboard <enter> key to re-run your search in the new scope.
   
   Example 1: 'MRU Libray' scope displays to right of search box  (highlighted in yellow here for emphasis)
   
   
   
    
2. If you go directly to librarysearch.mtroyal.ca, you may see a search box without a scope displayed on the right. In this case, once you type at least 2 characters in the search box, a list of scopes will appear beneath the input box, followed by a list of suggested search terms. Once you finish typing or selecting terms from the suggestions list, you can select a scope. If you do not select a scope, your search will be run in the default scope.
   
   Example 2: scope options appear beneath search terms as you type  (outlined in yellow here for emphasis)
   
   
   When your search results are displayed, the scope name will appear to the right of the search box with a down-arrow beside it, as in example 1 above. You can use the down arrow to select a different scope and then click the search icon or press your keyboard <enter> key to re-run your search in the new scope.