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Searching GuideWhat is CMPI?The CMPI database includes nearly 30 000 entries on articles dating from the late 19th century to the present day. Approximately 500 Canadian music journals, newsletters and magazines are represented here, nearly 200 of which are currently active and continue to be indexed. The database focusses on articles and news items touching various aspects of musical activity in Canada. In addition, since 1999, significant articles on international music and musicians, published in Canadian periodicals, have been added to the index. What fields are included in the CMPI database?
How do I search CMPI?There are three different ways to search CMPI: browsing, simple keyword searching and advanced searching. Browsing - CMPI offers browsing by:
To browse any of these fields select the "periodical title", "subject" or "name" button under "browse by" on the menu on the left hand side of the screen. Click on any letter in the hyperlinked alphabet to generate a list of results, or enter a browse term in the search box. Simple keyword searching is offered on most pages of the website. Type your keyword(s) to search bibliographic information in the CMPI database. If you enter more than one keyword the database will automatically enter the Boolean operator "and" between your terms. The simple keyword(s) search will search your keyword(s) in both French and English, in the following fields:
A caveat: If your keyword(s) has an accent such as "Anhalt István," be sure to include it, otherwise your search results may return "0" hits on that keyword. Advanced Searching allows you to refine your search by combining search terms with the Boolean operators "and", "or" and "not" with the ability to search within specific fields. Boolean Operators Explained "AND" Use the "and" operator between your keywords to find records with all your search terms. "OR" Use the "or" operator between your keywords to find all records with any of your search terms. "NOT" Use the "not" operator between keyword to find all records having your first search term and not the second. Searchable fields in Advanced Search
* The Date field does not adhere to a standard format; search using 4-digit year (e.g. 1988) for best results. ** Please note that name and subject from the browse feature have been combined into one searchable field named "subject heading" in this search screen. Advanced Search ExampleThe following is a series of steps you may take to execute an advanced search. QuestionHow do I find a short biography on Diana Krall? Searching StrategyThe two key search terms in the question are Diana Krall and Biography. Since you are looking for an article about Diana Krall, she is the subject in your search. Biography is flagged as a search term as it indicates the type of article for which you are looking. Searching the database1. In advanced search select "Subject Heading" and input Diana Krall. 2. Choose the "and" button (because you want both Diana Krall and Biography to appear in the index record). 3. Select "Type" and input biography. ResultsWhen I look into your eyes / Shipton, Alyn. (Gene Lees jazz letter; 18 no. 5; May 1999; 2-1) Article Title: When I look into your eyes Name: Krall, Diana (remember in advanced search "name" is subject heading) Diana Krall: The sky's no limit / Chapman, Geoff. (Performance; 1; Sept/Oct. 1997; 18-21) Article Title: Diana Krall: The sky's no limit Name: Krall, Diana (remember in advanced search "name" is subject heading) |