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Library of Congress Subject Headings Principles and Application

Chan Lois Mai
Innbundet / 2005 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9781591581543
Publisert
2005-04-30
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4. utgave
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Libraries Unlimited Inc
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964 gr
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235 mm
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156 mm
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U, P, 05, 06
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Engelsk
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568

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Chan Lois Mai

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Lois Mai Chan is professor of library and information science at the University of Kentucky.

Library of Congress Subject Headings Principles and Application

Chan Lois Mai
Innbundet / 2005 / Engelsk
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Lois Mai Chan presents a comprehensive examination of the current practices and policies for use of LCSH, in addition to discussing historical and theoretical context and future directions….Chan does an excellent job of addressing the major discussion points surrounding the Library of Congress Subject Heading system without being apologetic or overly critical….This book combines theoretical discussion and practical explanation. It covers the formation of new subject headings as well as the application of existing ones. As a source for in-depth understanding of LCSH principles and practice, this book is an excellent resource for professional catalogers and advanced cataloging students and is highly recommended.

Technical Services Quarterly

Presents the only comprehensive treatise on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system, now fully updated to address LCSH in the electronic environment. This book is the only comprehensive treatise on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system. It offers users a complete and definitive guide to a challenging area of study. Chan presents a brief history of the system, analyzes its principles, and describes its vocabulary and subject authority control. She then discusses the application of LC subject headings to LC MARC records and outlines the Library of Congress's policies on the assignment of subject headings in general and the treatment of certain types of materials in particular. This new edition updates the text according to policies governing current practices in using LCSH, and the highlighted relevance of LCSH in the global electronic environment. Part 3, completely rewritten, includes a chapter on FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology), which is an LCSH-based controlled vocabulary for electronic resources.
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Presents the only comprehensive treatise on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system, now fully updated to address LCSH in the electronic environment.

This book is the only comprehensive treatise on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system.

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Preface Principles, Form, and Structure Introduction Basic Principles Forms of Main Headings Subdivisions Subject Authority Control and Maintenance Application Assigning Subject Headings Subject Cataloging of Special Types of Materials Subject Areas Requiring Special Treatment Current and Future Prospects Library of Congress Subject Headings in the Electronic Environment Fast: Faceted Application of Subject Terminology Appendix A: Library of Congress Bibliographic Records with MARC 21 Coding Appendix B: Free-Floating Subdivisions: Form and Topical Appendix C: Free Floating Subdivisions: Names of Persons Appendix D: Free Floating Subdivisions: Names of Places Appendix E: General Reference Sources Used In Establishing Headings Appendix F: First-Order Political Divisions of the Exceptional Countries Appendix G: MARC 21 Coding for Subject Information Appendix H: Abbreviations Appendix I: Capitalization Appendix J: Puntuation Glossary Bibliography Index
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Presents the only comprehensive treatise on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system, now fully updated to address LCSH in the electronic environment.
Covering essential LIS skills and areas of study, Libraries Unlimited Library and Information Science Textbook Series brings you trusted, state-of-the-art resources from top faculty to help prepare and teach a wide variety of LIS courses. Specifically designed for full- and part-time faculty and students, these books are also solid professional resources for LIS practitioners.
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Lois Mai Chan presents a comprehensive examination of the current practices and policies for use of LCSH, in addition to discussing historical and theoretical context and future directions….Chan does an excellent job of addressing the major discussion points surrounding the Library of Congress Subject Heading system without being apologetic or overly critical….This book combines theoretical discussion and practical explanation. It covers the formation of new subject headings as well as the application of existing ones. As a source for in-depth understanding of LCSH principles and practice, this book is an excellent resource for professional catalogers and advanced cataloging students and is highly recommended.

Technical Services Quarterly

Presents the only comprehensive treatise on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system, now fully updated to address LCSH in the electronic environment. This book is the only comprehensive treatise on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system. It offers users a complete and definitive guide to a challenging area of study. Chan presents a brief history of the system, analyzes its principles, and describes its vocabulary and subject authority control. She then discusses the application of LC subject headings to LC MARC records and outlines the Library of Congress's policies on the assignment of subject headings in general and the treatment of certain types of materials in particular. This new edition updates the text according to policies governing current practices in using LCSH, and the highlighted relevance of LCSH in the global electronic environment. Part 3, completely rewritten, includes a chapter on FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology), which is an LCSH-based controlled vocabulary for electronic resources.
Les mer

Presents the only comprehensive treatise on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system, now fully updated to address LCSH in the electronic environment.

This book is the only comprehensive treatise on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system.

Les mer
Preface Principles, Form, and Structure Introduction Basic Principles Forms of Main Headings Subdivisions Subject Authority Control and Maintenance Application Assigning Subject Headings Subject Cataloging of Special Types of Materials Subject Areas Requiring Special Treatment Current and Future Prospects Library of Congress Subject Headings in the Electronic Environment Fast: Faceted Application of Subject Terminology Appendix A: Library of Congress Bibliographic Records with MARC 21 Coding Appendix B: Free-Floating Subdivisions: Form and Topical Appendix C: Free Floating Subdivisions: Names of Persons Appendix D: Free Floating Subdivisions: Names of Places Appendix E: General Reference Sources Used In Establishing Headings Appendix F: First-Order Political Divisions of the Exceptional Countries Appendix G: MARC 21 Coding for Subject Information Appendix H: Abbreviations Appendix I: Capitalization Appendix J: Puntuation Glossary Bibliography Index
Les mer
Presents the only comprehensive treatise on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system, now fully updated to address LCSH in the electronic environment.
Covering essential LIS skills and areas of study, Libraries Unlimited Library and Information Science Textbook Series brings you trusted, state-of-the-art resources from top faculty to help prepare and teach a wide variety of LIS courses. Specifically designed for full- and part-time faculty and students, these books are also solid professional resources for LIS practitioners.
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781591581543
Publisert
2005-04-30
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Libraries Unlimited Inc
Vekt
964 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
568

Forfatter
Chan Lois Mai

Om bidragsyterne

Lois Mai Chan is professor of library and information science at the University of Kentucky.

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