Essential Library of Congress Subject Headings by Vanda Broughton (English) Pape

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Essential Library of Congress Subject Headings by Vanda Broughton LCSH are increasingly seen as the English language controlled vocabulary, despite their lack of a theoretical foundation, and their evident US bias. This title features topics including, background and history of LCSH; subject heading lists; structure and display in LCSH; form of entry; application of LCSH; document analysis; and, main headings. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) are increasingly seen as the English language controlled vocabulary, despite their lack of a theoretical foundation, and their evident US bias. In mapping exercises between national subject heading lists, and in exercises in digital resource organization and management, LCSH are often chosen because of the lack of any other widely accepted English language standard for subject cataloguing. It is therefore important that the basic nature of LCSH, their advantages, and their limitations, are well understood both by LIS practitioners and those in the wider information community. Information professionals who attended library school before 1995 - and many more recent library school graduates - are unlikely to have had a formal introduction to LCSH. Paraprofessionals who undertake cataloguing are similarly unlikely to have enjoyed an induction to the broad principles of LCSH. This is the first compact guide to LCSH written from a UK viewpoint. Key topics include:background and history of LCSHsubject heading listsstructure and display in LCSHform of entryapplication of LCSHdocument analysismain headingstopical, geographical and free-floating sub-divisionsbuilding compound headingsname headingsheadings for literature, art, music, history and lawLCSH in the online environment. Readership: There is a strong emphasis throughout on worked examples and practical exercises in the application of the scheme, and a full glossary of terms is supplied. No prior knowledge or experience of subject cataloguing is assumed. This is an indispensable guide to LCSH for practitioners and students alike. Author Biography Vanda Broughton MA DipLib is Programme Director for the Diploma/MA in Library and Information Studies at the School of Library, Archive and Information Studies, University College London. She has taught, written and led training courses on classification for many years. She is joint editor of the new edition of the Bliss Bibliographic Classification scheme, is a member of the UDC revision working group, and also of the UK Classification Research Group. Table of Contents 1. Introduction What is LCSH? The format of LCSH 2. History and principles of LCSHEarly subject headingsCutters Rules Subject cataloguing and the dictionary catalogue LCSH in the catalogue Major characteristics of LCSHThe Library of Congress and literary warrant Bias in LCSH 3. Subject heading lists and the problems of languageSystematic and alphabetic approaches to information Advantages of alphabetic systemsDisadvantages of alphabetic systems Controlled indexing languages Standards for document description 4. Format and display of LCSHFiling and alphabetizationNon-alphabetic charactersPunctuation TypographyNotes and references under headings 5. The choice and form of headingsWhere do LCSH headings come from? Cutters Rules and the choice of preferred terms Vocabulary control in LCSH: selection of terms Vocabulary control in LCSH: form of termsMore complex headingsPunctuation of headings 6. Content analysisThe problem of aboutness; indexer consistency and subjectivity Where to look for content Constructing the document descriptionSignificant conceptsCommon categories of termOrdering the subject string 7. Assigning main headingsContent analysis and LCSH Analytical cataloguing Finding appropriate headings Cross-references Selecting headings Organizing headings on a record 8. Structured headings The nature of structured headings The format of structured headings Categories of subdivisions 9. Topical subdivisions Presentation of topical subdivisions Forming the structured heading Pattern headings 10. Geographic subdivisionsWhen to use geographic subdivisions The format of geographically subdivided headingsPlace authorities and the form of geographic names Forming the geographic subdivision Using more than one geographic subdivision Geographic subdivisions with topical subdivisionsMain headings with geographic elements 11. Free-floating subdivisions The scope and range of free-floating subdivisionsCombining free-floating and geographic subdivisionsPersonsCommon subject subdivisions More complicated uses of free-floating subdivisions 12. More complex headingsCombining the different types of subdivisions Geographic subdivisions combined with free-floating subdivisions Topical subdivisions combined with geographic subdivisions Topical subdivisions combined with free-floating subdivisions Combinations of topical, geographic, and free-floating subdivisions 13. Chronological headings and subdivisions Free-floating subdivisions for history Main headings with period aspects 14. Name headings What constitutes a name heading?Personal names Corporate namesGeographic names Named historical events Named objects and entities 15. Literature and the arts Headings for literatureNon-literary texts Headings for art Headings for performing arts and media Practical subject cataloguing in the arts 16. Headings for music General works about music: period and placeGenre, topics and themesMusical forces and works about themInstrumental musicMusic for particular forms Vocal music Works about composers and musicians Specific works of music Recordings and printed music for individual works 17. Classification Web The composition of Classification Web Layout and formatGetting startedSearching and browsing Other features 18. LCSH in the online world The Library of Congress catalogueAccessing the LC catalogue: bibliographic records Other online versions of LCSH 19. Bibliography General books on LCSHLibrary of Congress publications Current information on LCSHHistory and principles of subject heading lists Bias in LCSH Classification WebCurrent developments in LCSH 20. Glossary Review "I would recommend this book to both new cataloguers and lone librarians who find themselves cataloguing with no formal training. I would also recommend it to anyone who feels that they could do with a fresh and fun reminder of the basics of subject headings." -- CILIP Cataloguing and Indexing Group Newsletter Review Quote "I would recommend this book to both new cataloguers and lone librarians who find themselves cataloguing with no formal training. I would also recommend it to anyone who feels that they could do with a fresh and fun reminder of the basics of subject headings." - CILIP Cataloguing and Indexing Group Newsletter Details ISBN1856046184 Author Vanda Broughton Publisher Facet Publishing ISBN-10 1856046184 ISBN-13 9781856046183 Format Paperback Imprint Facet Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 025.49 Media Book Illustrations Illustrations Short Title ESSENTIAL LIB OF CONGRESS SUBJ Language English Pages 288 Series The Facet Information Organization Collection Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-11-20 UK Release Date 2011-11-20 AU Release Date 2011-11-20 NZ Release Date 2011-11-20 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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