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Subject Headings

What are subject headings?

Subject Headings are a controlled vocabulary that are used by libraries to catalogue books in their collections. 

It is useful to search by Subject headings to find books that directly relate to your topic.

Useful subject headings

Useful LCSH subject headings that will link you to books and other materials listed in the library catalogue include:

Subjects: Engineering: Aerospace, Engineering: Chemical process, Engineering: Civil, Engineering: Computer and software systems, Engineering: Electrical, Engineering: Mechanical, Engineering: Medical, Engineering: Robotics and mechatronics
Tags: data literacy, data visualization, en01, en55, graphing statistics, IN01, IN20, Information visualization, Presentation graphics for engineering, presenting technical information, statistical graphics, Visual communication for engineering