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Does FirstSearch remove duplicate records from cross-database search results?

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Does FirstSearch remove duplicate records from cross-database search results?

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No. FirstSearch lets users choose which record best meets their needs when two or three databases each contain a record for the same item. Each database may provide different information about the item, such as an abstract or additional subject headings.