University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
The basic Library Catalog search is a keyword search--you simply type your search terms into the box, and the catalog retrieves all the items that have your search terms in their catalog records.
Searching by subject is another way to find materials that focus on your topic. Each item in the Library Catalog has one or more subject terms (headings) assigned to it, When you search by subject, you retrieve only the items that have the subject for which you searched. To make a subject heading more specific, subheadings are added after it. A subheading is separated from the main heading by a double dash (--). Once you have your subject terms, to search by subject in the Library Catalog, in the dropdown list under "Search for," select "Subject." Here are some example subject headings:
Equality
Feminism
Gender Identity
Homosexuality
Masculinity
Sex differences (Psychology)
Sex Discrimination
Sex (Psychology)
Sex Role
Sexual Behavior
Stereotype (Psychology)
Women's Rights
To find subject headings for a subject you are studying, first use keyword searching to find some books on your general topic. Then look at their records and see what subject terms they have. You can use the subject links in the catalog records to retrieve all the items with the same subject. However, this linking scheme has some quirks, so if it seems like it is returning far too many (or too few) items, try using the Library Catalog (aka Advanced Search) screen and a Subject or Subject Phrase search with your terms.
If you want to browse the library stacks, you can use these call numbers.
HQ The family, marriage, and women
HQ 12-449 Sexual Life
HQ 503-1064 The family. Marriage. Home
HQ1075-1075.5 Sex Roles
HQ1088-1090.7 Men
HQ1101-2030.7 Women. Feminism
These books can be found on the second floor of the library stacks. Remember that given the interdisciplinary nature of liberal arts studies, you may find useful books with other call numbers too.
