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(System) UW System Knowledge Base (KB): Quick Start Guide

Guide to searching for documents in KB that are for use by all of System (rather than a single campus) by area of interest/expertise.

Overview

The KB is a central repository for policies, procedures, and technical or instructional documentation pertaining to UW System Library operations.

It includes both System-level information and campus-specific information. Document titles start with a parenthetical reference for whom the article applies: e.g. (System), (Madison).

Searching by Topic

To get an idea of System-level information that has been created in a specific area, type "system" into the search box and then select a Topic option in the drop-down menu next to it to limit to an area of interest.

The search will execute automatically once you select a Topic from the drop-down menu. From there, some additional filtering and sorting options will become available. Explore these options to familiarize yourself with what's in the KB.

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