Catalog Tutorial

Keyword vs Subject Search

Understanding Subject Headings

• Definition of Subject Headings
• Library of Congress Subject Headings
• Types of Subject Headings
• Types of Subdivisions
• Example LCSH Entry
• All text combined, with graphics

Understanding Call Numbers

• LC Call Numbers Outline
• How to Read LC Call Numbers
• Understanding LC Call Numbers
• How LC Call Numbers are Arranged on the Shelves
• Physical Locations in the Library
• Comparing LC with Dewey
• All text combined, with graphics

Finding Dissertations and Thesis

Finding Videos & DVDs

Finding Scores & Recordings

Finding Literary Criticism

Using Interlibrary Loan

Library Maps