Document (#5234)

Author

Studwell, W.E.

Title

LC's head in the sand, or, why the Subject Cataloging Manual is not enough

Source

Technical services quarterly. 10(1993) no.3, S.45-50

Year

1993

Abstract

The Library of Congress' 'Subject Cataloging Manual' is a useful tool for catalogers. However, it als is a barrier to substantial and comprehensive revision and reform of LC subject access

Footnote

Bezugnahme auf: 'Subject cataloging manual: subject headings. 4th ed. Washington 1991' und Vorläufer

Object

LCSH

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