Sears List of Subject Headings » (20th Edition)

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

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A list of subject headings designed to serve small and medium-sized libraries by suggesting headings appropriate for use in their collections and by providing patterns and instructions for adding new headings as required. New and revised headings, structure and display appear in this edition (previous ed., 1991). The Sears List is intended for both adult and juvenile collections. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)