Search the Library Catalogue for books by entering keywords that describe what you are looking for.
You can also search by author name, book title or subject heading. Try entering the following subject headings (or simply click on the link):
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Use the Advanced Search screen
Combine terms to be more precise using the 'AND' command
e.g. clothing AND smart materials AND Canada
Find synoyms using the 'OR' command
e.g. international OR global
Use quote marks to match multiple words exactly
e.g. "protective clothing"
Use shortcuts to find words with different spellings:
e.g. correction$ will find correction, corrections, and correctional (but not corrective)
Find the library subject terms for your topic
e.g. if you browse by SUBJECT for the keyword Taser (which is a brand name) you'll see that libraries use the term stun guns instead
Call numbers help you locate items in the library. You will always find related books shelved together so understanding call numbers can help you find many resources on the shelves.
Still confused about call numbers? Our guide may help!
Call number ranges for Design are:
GR 940-941 Signs & Symbols
N - Art, Architecture, Interior Design, Visual Arts
N5300-7418: Visual Arts - History
NA - Architecture
NA 190-1555.5: Architecture - History
NB - Sculpture
NC - Illustration, Design, Drawing
ND - Painting
NE - Printing
NK - Decorative Arts, Applied Arts
NK 600-806: Decorative Arts - History
NK 1700-2195: Interior Decoration
NK 2200-2750: Furniture
QC 495 - Color
T - Technology (includes graphics & desktop publishing)
TS 171: Product Design
TS 195 - Packaging Design
TT - Arts and Crafts, Handicrafts (contains info on architecture and design, esp. in TT 196)
Z 1 - Z 549 - Books, Typography, Publishing
Z246: Graphic Design (typography)
Confused about call numbers?
Once you have searched the catalogue and found an item you want, there are two pieces of information you need to know to retrieve it:
Confused about call numbers?
Once you have searched the catalogue and found an item you want, there are two pieces of information you need to know to retrieve it:
Can't find the book at Kwantlen? You can submit an Interlibrary Loan