The Library uses the Library of Congress cataloging and classification system to assign subject headings and call numbers to books. The subject heading used for materials about art education is Art study and teaching. To find periodicals about art education you would use Art study and teaching periodicals. Call numbers used in the Library usually begin with a letter of the alphabet indicating the general subjects located within them. Medicine S Agriculture T Technology U Military Science V Naval Science Z Bibliography, Library Science Search Strategies Start with identifying your thesis or proposal.
Most basic research involves finding information about a particular subject.
Reference books will give you a little information about your topic from which you can progress to the larger search. The dictionary of art. At any point you may need more information than you can find in the reference area. This is when you must decide what other sources will be better for your research. For in-depth research and study, magazines, periodicals and some WWW should be used.