Italian Cinema

Keyword vs. Subject Searching

LIBRARY SEARCH

Keyword vs. Subject Searching

Step 1: Start your search process with a list of keywords that describe the main concepts of your topic or question.
Step 2: Use these keywords for your initial searches.
Step 3: Use the Subject Heading links in the Library Catalog record to refine your search.

EXAMPLE

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Italian Cinema

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Keyword vs. Subject Searching

LIBRARY SEARCH

Keyword vs. Subject Searching

Step 1: Start your search process with a list of keywords that describe the main concepts of your topic or question.
Step 2: Use these keywords for your initial searches.
Step 3: Use the Subject Heading links in the Library Catalog record to refine your search.

EXAMPLE

Italian Cinema

Keyword vs. Subject Searching

LIBRARY SEARCH

Keyword vs. Subject Searching

Step 1: Start your search process with a list of keywords that describe the main concepts of your topic or question. Step 2: Use these keywords for your initial searches. Step 3: Use the Subject Heading links in the Library Catalog record to refine your search.

EXAMPLE

Step 1: Start your search process with a list of keywords that describe the main concepts of your topic or question.
Step 2: Use these keywords for your initial searches.
Step 3: Use the Subject Heading links in the Library Catalog record to refine your search.