Document (#11940)

Author

McCarthy, C.

Title

¬A reference librarian's view of the online subject catalog

Source

Cataloging and classification quarterly. 10(1989) nos.1/2, S.203-211

Year

1989

Abstract

This paper suggests that the cataloging community may be setting its goals too low in its approach to online subject access. Truly effective subject retrieval for online catalog users will not be possible until the Library of Congress gives a higher priority to consistency in the assignment of subject headings. In recognition of the intellectual complexity of LCSH, the paper proposes the appointment of subject specialists to monitor the assignment of subject headings at the Library of Congress.

Footnote

Simultaneously published as Subject Control in Online Catalogs

Theme

OPAC

Object

LCSH

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