Library Cataloging
A post on AUTOCAT alerted me to this, suggestions for changes to LC subject headings can be made from the Authorities & Vocabularies service. There is a suggest terminology tab at the top of the page. I missed that for how long?
- Oclc Releases Fast As Linked Data
OCLC has released FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) as Linked Data. FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology), an enumerative, faceted subject heading schema derived from the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), is now...
- Id.loc.gov Web Service Enhancements
Image via WikipediaNews from LC about enhancements of the id.loc.gov web service.The Library of Congress is pleased to announce the enhancement of its ID.LOC.GOV web service, Authorities and Vocabularies, which provides access to Library of Congress standards...
- Genre/form Headings
Over on AUTOCAT there has been discussion about form and genre headings, what to use since LC doesn't have any 155 authority records. There have been suggestions about GSAFD, AAT, using LC subject headings as the form heading also. A new, to me anyway,...
- Subject Headings
Over on AUTOCAT there is discussion on the inadequacies of subject headings. Well worth reading the thread. One suggestion was to add more cross-references to authority records. I strongly agree, but I'd not only add them to my records but use SACO...
- Parks And Forests
LC is seeking coments on Government-Designated Parks and Forests, Proposed Change in Policy.The Cataloging Policy and Support Office is considering changing the current practice so that headings of this type that are established in the subject authority...
Library Cataloging
Changing LC Subject Headings
A post on AUTOCAT alerted me to this, suggestions for changes to LC subject headings can be made from the Authorities & Vocabularies service. There is a suggest terminology tab at the top of the page. I missed that for how long?
The LC Authorities and Vocabularies service welcomes any suggestions you might have about terminology used for a given heading or concept.No need to be a SACO member, or even a librarian.
Would you like to suggest a change to this heading?
- Oclc Releases Fast As Linked Data
OCLC has released FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) as Linked Data. FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology), an enumerative, faceted subject heading schema derived from the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), is now...
- Id.loc.gov Web Service Enhancements
Image via WikipediaNews from LC about enhancements of the id.loc.gov web service.The Library of Congress is pleased to announce the enhancement of its ID.LOC.GOV web service, Authorities and Vocabularies, which provides access to Library of Congress standards...
- Genre/form Headings
Over on AUTOCAT there has been discussion about form and genre headings, what to use since LC doesn't have any 155 authority records. There have been suggestions about GSAFD, AAT, using LC subject headings as the form heading also. A new, to me anyway,...
- Subject Headings
Over on AUTOCAT there is discussion on the inadequacies of subject headings. Well worth reading the thread. One suggestion was to add more cross-references to authority records. I strongly agree, but I'd not only add them to my records but use SACO...
- Parks And Forests
LC is seeking coments on Government-Designated Parks and Forests, Proposed Change in Policy.The Cataloging Policy and Support Office is considering changing the current practice so that headings of this type that are established in the subject authority...