This is a narrower search than a General Keyword search. In addition, the words used for this type of search must be part of an official Library of Congress Subject Heading. Subject Browse - Browse an alphabetical list of Library of Congress Subject Headings pertaining to books owned by Gutman Library. Use the list to find the books in Gutman focused on your topic. Advanced Search - The Advanced Search allows you to combine different types of index searches at the same time.
Advanced Searches can be more precise and produce more focused results.
Gutman Library uses the Dewey Decimal System to classify its books. A basic understanding of the main Dewey classes will help you to locate materials in this library and in other libraries that also use Dewey. Another classification system you may see at other libraries is the Library of Congress, or LC system. Click here for an overview of LC classes. From the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System.