Books & e-books are assigned official subject headings by librarians. Subject headings can be useful when how a topic has been described has changed over time or if you are searching for concepts in more than one language. Some examples of subject headings:
Using a combination of keyword terms and subject headings often returns more specific (and hopefully useful) results than just using keywords.
Want to discover the books that Tisch Library has on your topic? Try searching for your topic in JumboSearch, which simultaneously searches across all of the library's resources, including both print and eBooks. After you've searched for your topic, use the resource type limiter on the left side of the page to select Books.
Search by Keyword, Title, Subject, or Creator
To locate books in other libraries when we either don't own them or our copy is checked out, use BLC WorldCat. Once you've found the book you want, use the BLC request form or ILLiad to request the book be delivered to Tisch. The book will be delivered to the Tisch Library circulation desk, within 2 to 5 days, and you will be notified via email on its arrival. There is no charge for this service.