| Library
of Congress Subject Headings |
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| Description: |
Do you sometimes have difficulty assigning Library of Congress
subject headings? Learn the basic principles behind LCSH, including
how to select subject terms and construct headings with subdivisions.
Understand how to interpret LC subject authority records in both
print and MARC formats. This course will introduce supplemental
resources used in the creation of subject headings. |
| You will learn about: |
- Basic principles of subject heading construction
- Interpreting print and online subject authority records
- Pattern headings
- Subdivisions
- MARC tagging of subject headings
- Supplemental resources
|
| Time: |
Five hours |
| Location: |
This full day "Customized Training" session can be brought to your library at any time. |
| Who should attend: |
Beginning subject cataloging staff and experienced
cataloging staff wishing a refresher course on basic subject heading
construction. |
| Related Courses: |
Introduction to Descriptive Cataloging
Introduction to the Library of Congress Classification
System |
| Cost: |
$995.00 per customized training event, plus expenses |
| To schedule: |
To schedule courses at your library and to discuss costs, audience
numbers, and physical requirements, please contact
Susan Abell (1.800.635.4638 x1944 or abell@nelinet.net). |
