Shelf surfing is a good way to find books that are not easily found in the catalog. Knowing where to look for books on your subject is key to finding the books on the shelf. Below are call numbers sorted by subject. Books on Graphic Design and Typography are often listed under the following call numbers:
Graphic Design
Typography
SUBJECT HEADINGS
You can also search the library catalog by using subject headings. Subject headings can be a word, group of words, or phrase used to describe what the book is about. The following is a partial list of subject headings related to Graphic Design that can be used when searching for books and other items in the FAU Libraries Catalog.
Graphic Arts
Graphic Arts Design
Typography
Color in Design
Composition
Communication in Design
Below is a list of suggested textbooks free to use through the library. This is not a comprehensive list but rather a starting point.
Please note that the books without call numbers are available online and may require you to log in using your MyFAU ID and password. The books with call numbers are physical books housed in the library. The books with the call numbers starting with N are located on the 3rd floor, west side of the library. The books with the call numbers starting with Z are located on the 4th floor, east side of the library.
A call number is the combination of letters and numbers that indicates where an item can be found in the library. Most call numbers are located on the spine or front of a book.
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