It is a search tool that searches almost all of RIT Libraries' content (as well as other libraries) from a single search box. It is similar to a Google search of library resources. You will find print books/ebooks, e-journals, print articles, InfoGuides, videos, etc. The best way to use Summon is to use the filters in the left-hand column when you see your Summon search results. Sometimes, you will not find what you need in Summon, and you might need to go to individual search tools like the RIT Libraries Catalog or specific databases to find more accurate and refined results. Start using the keywords engineering AND the topic you wish to explore and revise your keywords as you search. You can filter your search to show only books, articles or theses and dissertations.
When you find an article, skim the abstract, figures, and conclusion before reading the whole article.
Try Summon's search box. Tips for searching Summon are in the document linked below.
Good for general research like "steel welding".
Try jominy quench AND plate samples
The RIT Libraries has a continually growing collection of e-books in a diverse range of subject areas. You can easily locate e-books using the refinement filters within Summon. Conduct your Summon search, refine your search to "items with full text online" and limit the content type to "Books/ebook". Your list of results will now be only e-books.
Use of RIT resources is reserved for current RIT students, faculty
and staff for academic and teaching purposes only.
Please contact your librarian with any questions.
