2.3.2.1 The AND operator


Identify and obtain information
	2.1 Define your search terms
	2.2 An example search strategy
	2.3 Search strategies
		2.3.1 Keyword or subject searching?
		2.3.2 Boolean operators
			AND operator
			OR operator
			NOT operator
		2.3.3 Mathematical operators
		2.3.4 Nesting
		2.3.5 Phrase searching
		2.3.6 Truncation and wildcards
		2.3.7 Prepare a search strategy
	2.4 Select an appropriate tool
	2.5 Keep up to date


	Glossary

The and operator ensures only records that include all the terms are found.

Use and to combine your different concepts. This will narrow your search.

For example: (ethics and gambling) finds records containing both terms.