The Dynamic Caribbean: a Challenge for the Library of Congress

Algier, Aimee

Cataloging & classification quarterly 2001 32 (1)3-28
(ReLIS:jul:qmcdam:y:2001:v:32:i:1:p:3-28)

Abstract:

The Caribbean, since its discovery by Spain, has been a dynamic economic, political, and geographical environment This is due, in the main, to the European powers who settled the area, and to the recent clamor of the Caribbean peoples for independence. Changes in domination resulted in differing nomenclautre and regional boundaries. This article analyzes these discrepancies and relates them to the Library of Congress classification schedules and to headings in the Library of Congress authority file. It is clear that the schedules and headings are in need of revision.

Keywords: Library of Congress ; Catalogación ; Clasificación ; Centroamérica ; Nombres geográficos ; Control de autoridades
Pages: 3-28
Volume: 32
Year: 2001
Issue: 1

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