How to search
Our databank includes information on more than 8,000 books, journals, and electronic media. We would like to assist you in finding the products that are of interest to you.
In both search functions offered, Quick Search and Expert Search, you should ,
- enter one or more words with or without using the wildcard * - the search engine searches automatically for a sequence of signs anywhere in a word. (Example: If you are using the detailed search and enter „Schmi„ in the field Author, you will be shown titles by authors named Schmid, Schmidt, Schmitt, Schmitz, as well as, Kleinschmidt)
- ignore capitals and small capital letters
- feel free to use umlaut and „ß“.
The fastest way to find results is
Quick Search :
Please enter at least one search term or part of a search term that is as meaningful as possible, press “Enter” or click on “Go”.
On the Expert Search site you can refine your quick search: select one of the options "and", "or", "phrase":
Using the "and" operator will give you only results that contain both of the words or phrases connected by the operator.
If you use the "or" operator the search engine will return any title that contains either of the words separated by the operator.
Searching by "phrase" allows you to enter a full phrase or sentence as a search parameter.
Press “Enter” or click on “Quick Search Start”
Now, you will receive a list of all the products relevant to your search criteria, sorted by publication date. If you prefer, you can have the results sorted by other criteria, such as author/editor or title, alphabetically.
In case the list is too voluminous or you would like to use a complex search, please use
Expert Search :
You do not need to enter something in all fields. It might be best to start with only a few search criteria. Normally, the search with only one part of a title will include the article you are looking for. Only use more criteria to narrow the list of matches down. Automatically, all search fields are connected by „and".
To start an expert search, press “Enter” or click on “Start Expert Search”.
Auhtor Search
You can search for an author (or editor, translator, etc.) by entering Last Name, First Name, or by using only the last or the first name. If you are not certain about the authors name, you can try to enter only the beginning of his name. Here you can enter more than one name (first or last) - the system will automatically connect the names with "and" and will give you all the results that contain all the entered terms.
Title Search
Here you can enter one or more specific terms - or only part of it - which will most likely appear in either title or subtitle of the product you are looking for. If you enter more than one term they will be automatically connected with the operator "and".
ISBN/ISSN Search
Please enter the ISBN/ISSN or part of the ISBN - hyphenated or not. .
Search by Year
This field allows you to look for specific titles which were published before, after, or in a specific year (e.g., you can limit your search to titles which were published last year).
Search by Series
If you are looking only for titles which were published in a specific series, you can use this field. Here you can enter more than one term - the system will automatically connect the terms with "and" and will give you all the results that contain all the entered terms. If you are looking for a series within a specific subject area, you can include it in your search by using the “Subject” field.
Search by Subject
Here you have the option of combining another search term with the choice to look specifically for the publications of one editorial field. If you enter a special field without adding at least one other search criteria, you will be forwarded to the starting page of that editorial department where you will find a guide through the systematic of that field.
Books in Foreign Language
Your result list will include all products containing your search terms in all languages. If you activate one of the Radio-Buttons you are able to limit your search to either „English“ or „German“ titles. (Books in more than one language and books in any language other than English are included in the language choice „German“.).
Search by Keyword
Here you can search for a specific title based on keywords pertaining to its content. The keyword does not have to be part of the title, our German keywords follow VLB-standards, English keywords are their translated equivalents.
Search by Imprint
This selection allows a specific search for titles from our imprints Max Niemeyer Verlag, Mouton de Gruyter and Sellier-de Gruyter ("Staudinger").
Using the expert search, you will receive a list of all the products relevant to your search criteria, sorted by publication date. If you prefer, you can have the results sorted by other criteria, such as author/editor or title, alphabetically.
Search for Electronic Media
The fastest way to a complete list of our CD-ROMs, DVDs and combined media publications is through the electronic media website. You will reach the same web page if you enter „CD-ROM“ in the quick search field.