Document (#9669)

Author
Nuckolls, K.A.
Title
Subject access to diversity materials : the Library of Congress subject heading shortfall
Source
Reference librarian. 1994, nos.45/46, S.241-251
Year
1994
Abstract
In the past, there has seemed to be a stubbornness on the part of the Library of Congress to update ethnic and racial, as well as sexual and medical subject headings. Delaying change can frustrate users of today's online and card catalogues. Reviews changes that have occured over the last 20 years and shows how library catalogues can be updated, or at least rendered more useful. Shows how automation can enhance, as well as prevent, subject heading updating
Object
LCSH

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