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How to use Collections search

Advice and guides to help you use Collections search – learn how to create an account and sign in, find the records you need, and get the most out of features like the search filter.

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Get started with searching

Tips to help you make a simple search and understand the results, find records you can view online, and order items to view in a reading room.

Advanced searching and filtering

Learn how to use the search filters to find the most relevant result

Create an account and sign in

Step-by-step guides to help you sign up for Collections search with RealMe, or log in if you already have an account – and details of where to get help if you’re stuck.

Definitions of archival terms

Record listings in Collections search can be confusing if you're not familiar with the language we use. Check the meanings of words we use to describe our records.

Collections search - search strategies

Steps on how to get the best from your search queries.

Search for records

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Improvements to Collections search

We understand that current issues with Collections search mean it isn't meeting users' needs. We're working hard to improve the site.

Learn what we're doing to improve Collections search