Library of Congress Subject Headings: Principles and Application by Lois Mai Cha

Description: Library of Congress Subject Headings by Lois Mai Chan 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Congresss 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. Author Biography Lois Mai Chan is Professor of Library and Information Science at the University of Kentucky. Table of Contents PrefacePrinciples, Form, and StructureIntroductionBasic PrinciplesForms of Main HeadingsSubdivisionsSubject Authority Control and MaintenanceApplicationAssigning Subject HeadingsSubject Cataloging of Special Types of MaterialsSubject Areas Requiring Special TreatmentCurrent and Future ProspectsLibrary of Congress Subject Headings in the Electronic EnvironmentFast: Faceted Application of Subject TerminologyAppendix A: Library of Congress Bibliographic Records with MARC 21 CodingAppendix B: Free-Floating Subdivisions: Form and TopicalAppendix C: Free Floating Subdivisions: Names of PersonsAppendix D: Free Floating Subdivisions: Names of PlacesAppendix E: General Reference Sources Used In Establishing HeadingsAppendix F: First-Order Political Divisions of the Exceptional CountriesAppendix G: MARC 21 Coding for Subject InformationAppendix H: AbbreviationsAppendix I: CapitalizationAppendix J: PuntuationGlossaryBibliographyIndex Review 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 * Promotional Presents the only comprehensive treatise on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system, now fully updated to address LCSH in the electronic environment. Long Description 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 Congresss 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. Review Quote "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 Promotional "Headline" Presents the only comprehensive treatise on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system, now fully updated to address LCSH in the electronic environment. Details ISBN1591581540 Author Lois Mai Chan Short Title LIB OF CONGRESS SUBJECT HEADIN Pages 568 Language English Edition 4th ISBN-10 1591581540 ISBN-13 9781591581543 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2005 Imprint Libraries Unlimited Inc Place of Publication Englewood Country of Publication United States Residence KY, US Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9781591581543 UK Release Date 2005-04-30 NZ Release Date 2005-04-30 US Release Date 2005-04-30 Audience Age 7-17 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Edition Description 4th edition Series Library and Information Science Text Series Publication Date 2005-04-30 Subtitle Principles and Application Alternative 9781591581567 DEWEY 025.4 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2005-04-29 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! 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