Graphic Communications

Begin in the STLCC Catalog to find books in the library on all conceivable art-related topics. You can perform author and/or title searches in The Library Catalog. You can also search by subject headings and keywords. The two basic methods for searching are the keyword and the subject searches. The subject search is somewhat misleading--it only searches for subjects as defined by the Library of Congress. Because most library users are not familiar with the official Library of Congress Subject Headings, it is often a good idea to begin with a keyword search. Some examples of keyword searches include:

• graphic design
• graphic design* and career*
• advertising and design
• graphic art*
• design and trademarks

NOTE: Use the connector "and" to separate distinct concepts in your search.  Use the connector "or" to separate synonyms in your search.

Results from your keyword searches will help you identify appropriate subject headings. Below are just a few examples of subject headings you will find in the STLCC Catalog related to art.

Commercial art

Design -- History -- 20th century

Graphic artists

Graphic arts

Graphic design (Typography)

Information visualization

Logos (Symbols) -- Design

Visual communication