Primo Discovery - FAQs for outreach and instruction librarians
How do I sign into Primo?
After a search has been conducted, users can sign in using the SIGN IN link on the top-right hand side of the page or the yellow bar above the results list.
What are search tabs and how do I use them?
Tabs are the various views set up to search for items. Some examples are Books and Media Local, Books and Media CSU, Everything, and Course Reserves. The tabs will limit the search for items according to item type and/or location.
How do I search for items using the Advanced Search feature?
The Advanced Search feature allows users to refine the search according to publication date, material type, language, search tabs, and/or some of the MARC record fields. The MARC record fields that are usable are Title, Author, Subject, ISBN, ISSN, OCLC Number, Call Number, Publisher, and Location.
How do I search for items using Primo Central Index (PCI)/Results Beyond?
The Expand My Results or Results Beyond feature opens the search up to include Primo Central Index (PCI) results. If this feature is turned on, you may find it on the bottom or top of the results page. The index is mostly journal articles with basic bibliographic information that can be used for interlibrary loan purposes.