When looking for materials, you will want to search by keywords and subject headings. You probably will start your search with keywords and then find subject headings describing your topic. Keywords are words YOU use to describe your topic. Subject headings are terms assigned by catalogers using a standardized vocabulary to group together documents on the same topic. Look for these headings, labeled as topics on the book record, and use the ones best fitting your research topic. Below are examples of subject heads pertaining to Chicago's neighborhoods and communities.
Chinese Americans - Illinois - Chicago - History - 19th century
African Americans - Illinois - Chicago - Social conditions - 20th century
Immigrants - Illinois - Chicago
Indians of North America - Illinois - Chicago - Social life and customs
Racism - Illinois - Chicago
Group identity - Illinois - Chicago
Community development, Urban - Illinois - Chicago
Puerto Ricans - Illinois - Chicago - Ethnic identity
African Americans - Religion - Illinois - Chicago
Urban parks - Illinois - Chicago - History
Architecture - Illinois - Chicago
Working class - Illinois - Chicago
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A small sample of items available in our library.