Use of Popular and Literary Criticism in Providing Subject Access to Imaginative Literature

Hayes, Susan M.

Cataloging & classification quarterly 2001 32 (4)71-98
(ReLIS:jul:qmcdam:y:2001:v:32:i:4:p:71-98)

Abstract:

This study examines the recent trend towards the provision of subject access to imaginative literature, particularly fiction. Results of the research include: 1)an enumeration of theoretical problems associated with the provision of multi-dimensional subject access to imaginative literature; 2) an investigation of literary criticism's relevance to the subject analysis of works of imaginative literature; 3)an analysis of the denotative and connotative topical elements constituting works of imaginative literature; and, 4) an evaluation of the non-standard practice of formulating access points from criticism.

Keywords: Encabezamientos de materia ; Acceso a la información ; Puntos de acceso
Pages: 71-98
Volume: 32
Year: 2001
Issue: 4

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