method to find a book in an OPAC by typing in a subject keyword
A search carried out on an index containing subjects associated with items described by a catalogue. The search term can be the whole, of first few words of, a subject topic. CAIRNS catalogues differ in which subjects are contained in the index; please see the collections information for more details.
a controlled language search which gathers records with a specific subject heading assigned by the Library of Congress
The means of searching the library catalog in order to retrieve all records containing a specific subject heading. For more information and examples -- Andersen Library Catalog Tutorial: Search by Subject
A search technique which requires using the database's own exact, pre-determined vocabulary. See also Subject Heading.
to seek information by topic (as opposed to author or title). In many indexes and catalogs, a "subject" search implies searching by the use of standardized subject headings assigned by the indexers, as opposed to keyword searching, where the user essentially guesses at words included in titles or abstracts of relevant items.
"A search technique which requires using the database's own exact, predetermined vocabulary." ( University of Texas, San Antonio Library: Library Lingo Library.)
Search for "controlled vocabulary" terms, also called subject headings, that are used in catalog records to describe the content of an item.
To seek information by topic, as opposed to author or title. E-F H-I K-L M-O T-Z
a search for major headings that contain your search words
A controlled search which gathers records with a specific subject heading. This search strategy typically results in a high number of relevant records.
An electronic search of all the terms used to describe an item in a library catalogue or periodical database.