Document (#31489)

Author

Studwell, W.E.

Title

Why not an 'AACR' for subject headings?

Source

Cataloging and classification quarterly. 6(1985) no.1, S.3-9

Year

1985

Abstract

Although the rules for descriptive cataloging have been recodified twice in the past twenty years, there never has been any kind of comprehensive theoretical code for subject headings, despite some suggestions for a code over the years. This essay explains the need for a code, provides historical background, and presents some broad proposals as to the philosophy, structure, and form of the code and what the code should cover. Included is the relation between the proposed code and the Library of Congress' 1984 Subject Cataloging Manual.

Footnote

Simultaneously published as Computer Software Cataloging: Techniques and Examples

Theme

Verbale Doksprachen für präkombinierte Einträge

Object

LCSH

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