These are the official Library of Congress Subject Headings that you can use for many of your searches in our databases. You would find subject headings such as these by browsing through the Library of Congress Subject Headings books or browsing the "Catalog Record" of every title found in our Library Catalog. SPELL OUT ALL ACRONYMS.
Emigration and immigration law--United States
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration
Immigrants--Civil rights--United States
Emigration and immigration law--United States--History
Illegal aliens--Government policy--United States
Immigration enforcement--Government policy--United States
Children of illegal aliens -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States
Children of immigrants -- United States -- Case studies
Children of immigrants
Mexico -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy
Children of immigrants--United States--Case studies
Illegal aliens--United States--Case studies
Immigrants--Family relationships--United States--Case studies
Using the correct words to search will help you find relevant information.
Different authors and search tools use different words to describe the same concepts, so it is useful to have a list of similar and related terms in your arsenal when you set out to search for relevant information.
The process of creating these alternative terms is called brainstorming terms or concept mapping.
EXAMPLE
immigrants AND detention centers
undocumented AND incarceration