Use the subject search in TrinCat to search for books in Rolfing Library, in I-Share to search for books in 76 Illinois academic libraries for books not in Rolfing. Begin with some basic keyword searches (any word, anywhere), using natural language combining a few terms that relate to your topic. Searching the subject field in TrinCat and I-Share requires the use of specialized terms referred to as Library of Congress Subject Headings. See below for a few examples.
|
Suggested Library of Congress Subject Headings |
||
| Adaptation, Psychology | Genetic Psychology | Psychoanalysis |
| Attachment Behavior | Human Behavior | Psychological tests |
| Behavior Modification | Memory | Psychology, Pathological |
| Cognitive Psychology | Mental Health | Psychology, Religious |
| Developmental Psychology | Motivation | Psychopharmacology |
| Emotion | Nature-Nurture | Psychotherapy |
| Existential Psychology | Neuroscience | Sleep wake cycle |
| Experimental Psychology | Personality Disorders | Substance abuse treatment |
If you would rather browse through books in the library, be aware that counseling and psychology books are scattered throughout the Library. These Library of Congress call number ranges will guide you in finding areas with relevant books. To find out on where the books are located, check the collection map located at the reference opacs and throughout the library. Recently acquired materials in psychology and counseling at Rolfing are periodically posted to the new books page.
|
Library of Congress Call Numbers |
|
| BF 1-990 | Psychology |
| 38-64 | Philosophy. Relation to other topics |
| 173-1775.5 | Psychoanalysis |
| 176-176.5 | Psychological tests and testing |
| 180-198.7 | Experimental psychology |
| 231-299 | Sensation. Aesthesiology |
| 309-499 | Consciousness. Cognition |
| 511-593 | Affection. Feeling. Emotion |
| 608-635 |
Will. Volition. Choice. Control |
| 636-637 | Applied Psychology |
| 660-685 |
Comparative psychology. Animal and psychology |
| 698-698.9 |
Personlaity |
| 699-711 | Genetic psychology |
| 712-724.85 | Developmental psychology |
| 795-839 | Temperament. Character |
| 1001-1389 | Parapsychology |
| RC 435-571 | Psychiatry |
| 500-510 | Psychoanalysis |
| 512-569.5 | Psychopathology |
| 554-469.5 | Personality disorders. Behavior problems |
| 569.7-571 | Mental retardation. Developmental Disabilities |
| RJ 499-507 | Children and Adolescents. Mental Disorders/Psychiatry |
