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