Q: Is it okay to use the same LCSH, but with different subdivisions? Would this be too repetitive? A: No, that is fine. If you are trying to bring out certain aspects of the subject, you have to repeat main LCSH. For example, it is better to repeat the LCSH than to add on the [...]
Archive for the ‘Subdivisions’ Category
Same LCSH with Different Subdivisions
Posted in LCSH, Subdivisions on April 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
|v Subdivision Added to All Subject Headings?
Posted in Form Subdivision, LCSH, Scope Note, Subdivisions on April 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Q: If we use a |v field in the LCSH that we come up with, should it be added to all the subject headings in our record? A: Yes, it should be applied because it will be true of all LCSH. However, you have to read the scope note for the use of that Form [...]
Subject Headings and Subdivisions
Posted in Subdivisions, Topical Subdivision on December 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. If there is a specific subject heading that covers more than one topic, would I choose that versus a more general heading and a subdivision? A. You have to brainstorm about what you think the book is about and then go into the AF to see what you find in terms of a main [...]
Form: collection of essays …
Posted in Form Subdivision, LCSH, Subdivisions on May 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. What do I do with something that is a collection of essays… and I cannot for the life of me find anything like this in the LCSH? A. Yes, on the right track, simplify- think Essays.
LCSH & Forms
Posted in Form Subdivision, LCSH, Subdivisions on April 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. I’m confused, so form can be journal/textbook/manual or drama/mystery/documentary – or do you mean that the drama/etc. would be the subdivision of genre and the journal/etc. is the main form heading? A. A form a book takes can be any number of things. You can bring out the form with the use of an [...]
Two topical subdivisions?
Posted in Subdivisions, Topical Subdivision on April 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Would it work to have two topical subdivisions, even if they are separated by another subdivision (like say a chronological one)? A. Generally two topical subdivisions do not work unless they are established as such or the scope note allows it with the main LCSH. Read the scope notes closely. If you want to [...]
Subdivisions on Genre Heading
Posted in Form Subdivision, LCSH, Subdivisions on April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Would it be okay if you placed a subdivision on a genre heading? A. Yes, you can do that. Again, do the authority work on the subd.
Can a subject have two topical subdivisions??
Posted in Chronological Subdivision, LCSH, Subdivisions, Topical Subdivision on April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. So it wouldn’t work to have two topical subdivisions, even if they are separated by another subdivision (like say a chronological one)? A. Generally two topical do not work unless they are established as such or the scope note allows it with the main LCSH. Read the scope notes closely. If you want to [...]
Can I just use synonyms for LCSH?
Posted in LCSH, Subdivisions on April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Can I just use synonyms for LCSH? A. You should think about the subject in different terms. Try to bring out a secondary topic. Review the subdivisions for something else. If you want to use as a subdivision and it does not work with the main LCSH then consider it as the main LCSH. [...]
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 [...]
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.
Form Subdivision
Posted in Form Subdivision, Subdivisions on February 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. With form subdivision, do we only use this subdivision if the ENTIRE work is this form, not if it just contains it, like maps. A. Right, the entire work is in the form, i.e., a dictionary or a journal. Then every LCSH will have that form subd. provided you read the scope note and [...]
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.
LCSH (Hesse, Post 2)
Posted in Chronological Subdivision, Form Subdivision, LCSH, Scope Note, Subdivisions, Topical Subdivision on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Q. For the Hesse title, I know the| v should be poetry, right? How do I look this up? There are 4000 search results. I can’t figure out what should be the topical term. I also saw you could do a keyword search but I don’t see where you can do that? Am I doing [...]
LCSH (Hesse)
Posted in Chronological Subdivision, Form Subdivision, LCSH, Scope Note, Subdivisions on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Q. This is all I have for the LCSH for the Hesse title, is this correct? 650 _0 |y Dust Bowl Era, 1931-1939 A. You are on the right track with this one. The story did take place during the Dust Bowl era. You have to search the AF to find the established heading for [...]
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 [...]
Form Subdivision
Posted in Form Subdivision, LCSH, Subdivisions on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Q. There is an explanation of the form subdivision usage that says: “If a form subdivision such as “Dictionary” is used, it must be attached to all headings in the record“. I don’t quite understand it. Does this mean that if I have two 650 fields in a record and intend to use “fiction” as [...]
