The Library of Congress subject heading "artists' books" is used for "books that are produced by artists and intended as visual art objects, and general works about such books." Artists' books relating to a particular place, such as Canada, are entered under the heading "Artists' Books" with the subdivision "Canada" e.g. Artists' books - Canada. Works on existing books whose pages have been altered by paint, collage, or other media are entered under "Altered books." Works on custom bindings of books, irrespective of contents, are entered under "Fine bindings."
Artists' books are listed in the library catalogue. A keyword search can be used to locate works by name of artist/author, title, press or type of work e.g. altered book. Works about artists' books can be located using the keyword "artists' books."
