Subject Headings in Bluejay Search

Subject headings are specific vocabulary that the Library of Congress assigns to published material. You can search Bluejay Search & I-Share for books and other materials related to historical research by subject heading.

Here are several examples.

• Voltaire, 1694-1778. Candide
• Candide (Voltaire)
• French fiction - 18th century - History and criticism
• France - History - 18th century

• Marx, Karl, 1818-1883. Communist manifesto
• Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei (Marx, Karl)
• Communism - History
• Revolutions - Europe - History - 19th century

• Orwell, George, 1903-1950. Animal Farm
• Politics and literature - Great Britain - History - 20th century

For more information, consult the Library of Congress Authorities online (see below).

• Library of Congress Authorities (Search for Name, Subject, Title and Name/Title)

  Using Library of Congress Authorities, you can browse and view authority headings for Subject, Name, Title and Name/Title combinations; and download authority records in MARC format for use in a local library system. This service is offered free of charge.