Search with Subject Headings in the Library Catalogue

1. Go to UTL LibrarySearch Advanced Search
2. Enter any of the Subject Heading found below exactly as it appears in the Search Box 
3. Choose Subject from the Search Filters drop-down menu on the left
4. Press Enter or click on the Magnifying Glass icon

For additional information on subject headings in LibrarySearch, visit How can I use subject headings to improve my searching?

 Subject Headings

for books about Individual figures (Search as above; use last name, first name):

• e.g., Dahmer, Jeffrey, etc.

for books about Individual films (Search as above; use last name, first name):

• e.g., 'Monster' or Heavenly Creatures, etc.

for True Crime series (headings vary; search as above):

• e.g., Dateline, My Favorite Murder, Unsolved Mysteries

If you prefer to browse the shelves: 

• books about true crime stories are shelved within the Call Number range PS648 .C7.
• books about documentary are shelved within the Call Number range PN1995.9 .D6.
  • Both Innis and Robarts libraries have substantial holdings in their respective collections;
• books about social sciences -- crime are shelved within the Call Number range HV6000 - HV9940.

Oxford Bibliographies Online

Oxford Bibliographies Online (OBO): These links will take you to annotated bibliographies that highlight key resources (books, book chapters, essays, articles, reviews) on the topic. Look up the resources using the UofT Libraries system or contact Cinema Studies Librarian, Kate Johnson if you need help in accessing the materials.

Want to narrow the scope of your research? Try searching one particular scholarly journal. The journal files are typically hosted in a larger database or within the publication's online archive.

Not sure how to build an effective search? Explore UofT Library Research Skills Modules for tips.