Sears List of subject headings

by Minnie Earl Sears

New edition of a reference that suggests headings appropriate for use in the catalogs of small and medium-sized libraries, and provides patterns and instructions for adding new headings as required. New headings represent developments in many different areas, especially computers, personal relations, politics, and popular culture. Headings for Native Americans have been revised. The opening section, principles of the Sears list, discusses the purpose of subject cataloging, determining the subject of the work, specific and direct entry, types of headings, grammar, difficult areas, classification and subject headings, maintaining a catalog, and cataloging in the 21st century. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Genres: Reference

590 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1972

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[Phyllis · Rating 4 out of 5]

R025.49

rev. 77 - 82 - 86

For cataloging and filing in libraries under Dewey Descimal System