A keyword search will only retrieve records which contain the exact keywords used. The disadvantage is it may miss material on the topic that does not contain those exact keywords in the record, or it may retrieve unrelated records. In the Kreitzberg Library, LCSH books which list possible subject headings are the big red books kept in the reference collection near the computer tables. McNaughton Books Popular fiction and non-fiction books which are leased by the article and not part of the permanent collection. These titles change every few months.
Periodicals contain articles, stories or other writings, by several contributors.
Subject encyclopedia A body of knowledge published on a particular topic such as psychology, medicine, architecture, criminal justice, etc. These are frequently located in the Reference Collection. They are good places to start on a research project because they provide a good overview of the topic, contain a bibliography which can be used for further resource on a topic, and are written by an expert in the field who can be searched for more information on the topic. A print index, cumulated annually, to magazine and journal articles from a broad array of topic areas. Reference Collection Consists of encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, atlases, directories, and other types of materials used to answer specific questions and research needs.