Searching for information on Native American people and cultures can be tricky, because these materials are indexed under a variety of terms. Library catalogs and many databases still index materials under "Indians." These tips will help you locate materials more effectively
Materials in Scout and other databases have subject area tags to help you locate materials. In Scout, go to "Advanced Search," and in the box to the right of your search field, select "Subject." You can also type the code "SU" before your search terms. A title search can also be helpful. Select "Title" from the menu or type "TI" before your search term.
The following terms are typically used to index materials about Native Americans. Try a subject or title search for one of these terms combined with another keyword related to your research. Put quotation marks around your search phrase to search for the whole phrase.
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