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INDS 3435 - Design Studio II: Find Books

This guide provides library and web-based information appropriate for students enrolled in INDS 3435: Design Studio II.

Tips for Searching

Think of the best keywords to enter and be ready to change them as you pursue your topic. Try using a subject encyclopedia or dictionary for specialized terminology. Get ideas for new keywords by carefully examining the subject fields in your first results.

Try these search features:

  • Use quotes to search for phrases (example: "Sears Modern Homes”)
  • Use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to broaden or narrow your search
     
  • Use truncation (example: Hous* will find Hous, Housing, House, and Houses)
     
  • Sort results by date or relevance

Search the Library Catalog

To find books and other materials housed in the library, use the Library's catalog. The GIL-Find Catalog allows you to search for Books, eBooks, DVDs, and other materials housed in our libraries. 

Browse Subject Headings

Library of Congress (LOC) Subject Headings are umbrella terms or phrases used to classify information on a certain subject. If you find a useful Subject Heading in the Gil-Find Catalog, you'll be able to see all the other items assigned to that heading. 

  • NA- Architecture
  • NA- Special classes of buildings- Domestic architecture. Houses. Dwellings
  • TH - Building Construction
  • TH5011-5701 Construction by phase of the work (Building trades)

 

Library of Congress Subject Headings and Search Terms

Library of Congress (LOC) Subject Headings are umbrella terms or phrases used to classify information on a certain subject. If you find a useful Subject Heading in the Gil-Find Catalog, you'll be able to see all the other items assigned to that heading. However, Subject Headings have unique structures and can therefore be difficult to find. Here are some ideas for searching the GIL-Find catalog:

  • Sears, Roebuck and Company
  • Prefabricated houses -- United States -- Designs and plans -- Catalogs Architecture
  • Domestic -- United States -- Designs and plans -- Catalogs
  • Architecture, Domestic
  • Architecture -- United States -- History -- 20th century
  • Building fittings
  • Prefabricated houses -- Designs and plans
  • Prefabricated houses -- United States
  • United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Pictorial works

Can't find what you need?

  • To identify materials held at other USG Libraries, select "University System of Georgia" from the dropdown menu when searching the Catalog. Use our GIL Express service to have materials sent to you. 
     
  • To identify materials beyond our library, use the WorldCat Catalog and our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services.
Subjects: Art