UFV library uses the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) to provide subject access to the items in our collection. The LCSH terms used to describe Indigenous peoples are outdated and inappropriate in a Canadian context, a fact that has had implications in Canadian libraries for years.Bone, C. (2016) Modifications to the Library of Congress Subject Headings for use by Manitoba archives. Retrieved from https://library.ifla.org/id/eprint/1328/1/151-bone-en.pdf
To understand further how Indigenous terminology has evolved, review:
[Note: We are working to improve access to our collections and revising our subject headings to be more respectful and inclusive. Please be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions in search results or library materials which reflect the author’s attitude or that of the period in which the item was created and may now be considered offensive.]
Examples of subjects in the library catalogue:
Example subject headings:
Finding Books and Videos in the UFV Library
Limiting Your Library Search to Ebooks and Streaming Videos
To find and request books from other libraries, try the following:
© , University of the Fraser Valley, 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, B.C., Canada V2S 7M8