In the library's OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) there is an option to search for books according to subject. When you do a subject search, the OPAC will find books that have been cataloged with the subject headings that the book happens to be classified under. For example, the book "Data Structures and the Java Collections Framework" has the subject headings "Java (Computer program language)" and "Data Structures (Computer science)."
There are a lot of advantages to searching with subject headings. With subject headings, you can find many similar books even if the authors have used different terminology to describe them. Subject headings are devised in a logical manner, and are arranged according to whether the headings are related terms, narrower in focus or broader in focus, which could help you conduct more precise research. And although keyword searching is very versatile, using a keyword search can yield many irrelevant results if not done carefully. For example, using a keyword such as "Mars" could find books about the planet Mars, the Roman god of the same name, or even a music CD by the rock band called "30 seconds to Mars."
There are advantages to both subject heading and keyword searching. Next week I will discuss keyword searching in more detail.
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Matthew McNulty
About Me
- Matthew McNulty
- I am Matthew McNulty, the librarian at the Everest College Student Resource Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I recently finished my master's degree in library science through Drexel University's online program. I love being a librarian, especially when it comes to helping students find what they need.
Mission Statement
The Resource Center is a partner with Everest College in the teaching and learning process that prepares students for a lifetime of learning and independent study. The Resource Center selects, organizes and maintains print and electronic resources that support the curriculum and information needs of the college. It aids students, faculty and staff in finding the resources they need and teaches the skills necessary to identify, evaluate, and use those resources.