Welcome to Oklahoma State University Museum of Art's Online Collections Database!

Tips for Searching

Keyword Search

The Keyword Search button allows you to perform a general search across multiple fields for any catalog records online. Keyword searches use OR as the default connector between words (e.g. a search for Leon Smith will return records associated with Leon OR Smith). If you want to find records where both keywords are found, type in AND between the two words.

To search for a specific phrase, be sure to put the phrase within quotes (e.g. "Leon Polk Smith"). You can also use the asterisk (*) to broaden your search (e.g. a search for litho* would come up with records containing lithograph, litho, etc.). Searches are not case sensitive.

Advanced Search

The Advanced Search button can help you be more specific with your search. You can search for a word or phrase within a particular search category or use multiple categories to further narrow down your search results. Phrase searching with quotes and use of the asterisk (*) are available in Advanced Search.

Random Images

The Random Images button is a great way to just browse the collection. Each Random Images page displays a random assortment of images from the records online. If something piques your interest, click the thumbnail to view a larger version of the image.