To clear the screen and enter a new search, click on a Clear Screen button. This will return the field name box to the default settings and will clear the previous search. Entering Criteria for a Basic Search To enter criteria, move the cursor to the blank box next to the field name box and click. Type at the cursor. MathSciNet searches are not case-sensitive.
Adjacency is assumed within a field.
Parentheses may be used to group criteria. There are a total of fourteen fields that can be searched. In addition, the Anywhere field can be used to search all of the bibliographic information and review text. MathSciNet will search on whatever field is displayed in the Field Name box. The Field Name box can be changed to one of the fields not on display by holding down the mouse and selecting a field from the pulldown menu.