Making the Most of Subject Searching

The advantage of a subject search is that it provides a more focused search.

Its disadvantage is that it's hard to know what LCSH term will used be for a topic.

Good subject searching steps include:

1. First, perform a subject search using your own terms.

2. Review the resulting list of subject headings.

3. Select a subject heading that is appropriate for your needs.

4. Select a title(s) that seems relevant.

5. To expand your search, click on any of the related subjects that are listed.

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