Out from under: form/genre access in LCSH

Miller, David P.

Cataloging & classification quarterly 2000 29 (1-2)169-188
(ReLIS:jul:qmcdam:y:2000:v:29:i:1-2:p:169-188)

Abstract:

The provisions for access to genres and forms of library materials in LCSH are examined through a survey of Library of Congress policy over the century. This article focuses on main headings for literature and moving-image materials, and form subdivisions. Policy documents in this area have become steadily more elaborate and explicit in their instructions, indicating an increased awareness of the importance of form and genre to the library community at large. Nevertheless, there remain doubts as to whether a general subject vocabulary is best suited to provide the full spectrum of form/genre access as well.

Keywords: Encabezamientos de materia ; Library of Congress subject headings ; Materiales no librarios ; Formatos documentales ; Género
Pages: 169-188
Volume: 29
Year: 2000
Issue: 1-2

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