Q. So only the main LCSH needs to be able to be geographically subdivided, not all of the other subdivisions? A. You actually have to place the geographic subdivision outside all subd that can be subdivided geographically. So you need to check all. Usually there is only one |x and if it can’t be subdivided [...]
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Geographic LCSH
Posted in Geographic Subdivision, LCSH, May Subdivide Geographically on April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Can there be more than one geographical (651) heading for a title? I mean, the same geographical location, but with different subdivisions. Q. What if the book covers one place, but we can’t fit all of the subdivisions for the place in one heading? A. You cannot add more than one place to any [...]
Subdivision Limit?
Posted in Form Subdivision, Geographic Subdivision, LCSH, Subdivisions, Topical Subdivision on April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Is there a limit to how many subdivisions we can have in one heading? A. There is a limit in terms of making sure they work with the main LCSH. Generally, you will have a main LCSH and one topical, one geog. and one form if necessary. You can have a main LCSH and [...]
LSCH & Georgraphical Subdivisions
Posted in Geographic Subdivision, LCSH, Subdivisions on February 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Is it okay to stick with an LCSH even if it can’t be divided geographically? A. Yes, it is perfectly fine. Not all LCSH can be subdivided geographically and if it is a good subject heading for the item then you would probably use it and try to bring out the place concept with [...]
LCSH
Posted in Access Points, Geographic Subdivision, LCSH on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Is it okay to stick with an LCSH even if it can’t be divided geographically? A. Yes. Not all can be and if it is a good subject heading for the item then you would probably want to use it and try to bring out the place concept with another LCSH.
Subdivisions
Posted in Chronological Subdivision, Form Subdivision, Geographic Subdivision, May Subdivide Geographically, Scope Note, Subdivisions, Topical Subdivision on February 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. In general, a subdivision (if not already established) is created in the same way a subject heading is, right? Just searching for terms that describe the work. And can we add subdivisions to any subject heading as long as the scope notes say it’s okay? A. Right.
Scope Notes
Posted in Chronological Subdivision, Form Subdivision, Geographic Subdivision, Scope Note, Subdivisions, Topical Subdivision on February 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. About scope notes: In general I’m not seeing scope notes in my searches, am I doing something wrong or is it that there aren’t scope notes for it? A. Notes are in the 6XX tags in the AF records. They are the 680 tags found in subdivision records.
Subject Headings
Posted in Access Points, Chronological Subdivision, Form Subdivision, Geographic Subdivision, Subdivisions, Topical Subdivision on February 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. I know that 2 Subject Headings are required, but is there a requirement for subdivisions? A. You are required to make the subject heading as specific as possible, that may entail adding subdivisions. In some cases, yes, they are necessary and required.
Abbrievating Places
Posted in AACR2 Area 4 Place of Publication, Geographic Subdivision on January 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. I have a quick question about abbreviations…should we abbreviate New York or leave it as we see it? A. If you are using New York as the city of Publication it is never abbreviated. Never abbreviate the city of publication. But if you are using New York as the larger jurisdiction, then it is [...]
LCSH (Lavine)
Posted in Chronological Subdivision, Form Subdivision, Geographic Subdivision, LCSH, May Subdivide Geographically, Subdivisions, Topical Subdivision on March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Can I add the following additional LCSH for the Lavine title? Farm life |z Oklahoma |y Dust Bowl Era, 1931-1939 |v Juvenile fiction. A. Searching the AF for Oklahoma as a geographic name I found the following: Oklahoma. E1. [151] 1 record E2. [551] 1 record E3. ǂx Antiquities [151] 1 record E4. ǂx Antiquities [551] 16 records [...]
Geographic Subject Subheadings
Posted in Geographic Subdivision, LCSH, May Subdivide Geographically, Subdivisions on March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Q. If I use a LCSH with an established geographic subheading in my record, do I still have to geographically subdivide all the other LCSH’s I use that allow for geographic subdivision? A. If the place aspect refers to all of the subjects of the book, which it usually does, then yes, You must try [...]
Creating Subject Headings (proper order of subheadings, etc)
Posted in Chronological Subdivision, Form Subdivision, Geographic Subdivision, LCSH, May Subdivide Geographically, Subdivisions, Topical Subdivision on March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Q. You give the example of “|x History |y 20th century” in the notes. But, what if I wanted to use this to modify a LCSH, and ALSO wanted to include a geographic subheading? Where would the |z go? Normally it would be between the |x and |y, but “|x History |y 20th century” is [...]
LCSH Subdivision Pariculars
Posted in Form Subdivision, Geographic Subdivision, LCSH, May Subdivide Geographically, Subdivisions, Topical Subdivision on March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Q. How do you know when you are using a subdivision to modify another subdivision in that “string” or the original (broadest) term? A. You can add subdivisions only if they are in agreement with the main LCSH and you can’t break up existing established subdivisions from the AF. Be careful with the geographic subdivision, [...]
LCSH Information Resources
Posted in Chronological Subdivision, Form Subdivision, Geographic Subdivision, LCSH, May Subdivide Geographically, Subdivisions, Topical Subdivision on March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Q. We have AACR2, OCLC’s MARC tags resource, and the LC Rule interpretations to help with what we have learned so far… But I’m still not sure what source to use when I have more in depth questions about LCSH. Where should I be looking for these? A. There are several books on the Suggested [...]
