How do I search books by topic/subject?

There are several ways to search the FPC Library Catalog for books on a particular topic .



Here's one way:

1. Access the FPC Library Catalog (If you need instructions on this, click here.) We suggest you click on the link to use the suggested viewing style, when you first log in. This is the upper left of your screen.
   
2. On the right hand side of the screen, near the top, you'll see a search box that reads "search this library", with a search button next to it. The default search is "All fields". This is a general keyword search of all words in the catalog, and is probably your best bet for finding books on a particular topic. If the box next to the "search" button does not say "All Fields" use the arrow key to select "All Fields."
   
3. Type in your keyword subject/topic term and click "Search."
   
4. If your search yields too many results, you may want to choose a narrower term, or add an additional term to your search. Note: If you change the search mode from "All fields", make sure you change it back if you want to continue searching by subject or topic instead of author/title.
   
5. If your search yields too few results, try using a broader term, less terms (if you were using more than one) or a synonym. You can also browse the "tags" used by the FPC Library (see below.)
   
6. If you do not find the information you need, please feel free to email us, or to ask the volunteer on duty when the library is open.

Here's another way:

1. Access the FPC Library Catalog (If you need instructions on this, click here.) We suggest you click on the link to use the suggested viewing style, when you first log in. This is the upper left of your screen.
   
2. Near the top of the screen, under the LibraryThing logo and tabs, navigation tabs, there are some buttons that control navigation of the site. One of these is marked TAGS.
3. Click on the TAGS button.
   
4. You will then see a page that lists all of the subject tags that have been applied to the records for the books in the FPC Library Collection. These tags are in alphabetical order, and the number listed after the tag indicates the number of books that have been marked with that subject tag.
   
5. Browse the list of tags.
   
6. If you see a tag that corresponds to your interest, click the tag and you will get a list of books on that topic.