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How can I limit my search in a database to find articles from certain years?

CSUSM's library databases all have the option to limit by date range (day, month, years).  The databases each have their own variations on how to do this.  Usually, you will find the option to limit by date in "Advanced Search," or you can do your initial search and then filter by date on the results page. Below are examples of where to find limits by date using "Advanced Search" in two popular databases, EBSCOhost and ProQuest:

EBSCOHost Advanced Search

A screenshot of publication date limiter in EBSCOhost

 

ProQuest Advanced Search

A screenshot of publication date limiter in ProQuest

Answered by: Amanda Kalish CSUSM | Last updated on: Aug 08, 2025 | Views: Views: 57

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