Library Catalog Search Strategies for Civil Rights Research

Discover's "Books & Media" search provides an interface to the collections of books, microforms, media, and many electronic resources at the NC State University Libraries.

Useful L.C. Subject Headings relating to Civil Rights:
When materials are entered into the library catalog, they are tagged with subject headings that describe the topic covered. It it often helpful to be aware of the standard subject headings relating to your topic, and to incorporate these words into your searches.

Civil rights movements--United States--History--20th century--Sources.
African-Americans--Civil rights--History--20th century-Sources.