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Photography


On this page you will begin to explore how to create a search strategy, how to use subject headings in your searches, and the best ways to use OneSearch (FAU Library's General Search Engine).

Creating a Search Strategy

The research process is much easier if you follow a few simple steps.  Print out the example and blank form from the links above.

Need help finding synonyms? Check http://thesaurus.com

Subject Heading Searches

A subject heading is a specific word or phrase used to find or organize books/articles. Subject headings are a way to easily find materials directly related to your topic. Below is a list of subject headings related to Photography and an explanation on how to search for them in our library catalog.

How to Use: At "Basic Search" or "Advanced Search" screen select "Subject Heading"  from menu and type in the following subject headings (with dashes for subheadings):

Photography
Photography, Artistic
Photography -- Digital techniques
Photography -- History
Photography -- Middle East -- History -- 19th century
Photography -- Philosophy
Photography -- United States -- Exhibitions
Photography literature
Photographs -- Soviet Union -- History
Photographic criticism
Photographers
Photographers -- Biography
Jewish photographers -- Soviet Union -- History

Photobooks -- Soviet Union -- Pictorial works
Black and white photography
Manners and customs -- Pictorial works
Strand, Paul -- 1890-1976 -- Exhibitions
War photography -- Europe, Eastern
World War, 1939-1945 -- Photography

Start with OneSearch

Use OneSearch to find books, journal articles, newspapers, streaming video, and more in the FAU library. For more information, see the following videos:

Last updated on Sep 9, 2025 1:38 PM