How the machine may yet save LCSH.

Discusses the cataloging problems with the Library of Congress List of Subject Headings (LCSH). Aims of LCSH; Oddities in terminology in LCSH; Problems with general headings; Difficulties with references; Use of computer programs to revise LCSH.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	American Libraries Vol. 11; no. 9; pp. 557 - 559
Format:	Article
Published:	American Library Association Oct80
Subjects:	Library of Congress subject headings Computer cataloging
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	Discusses the cataloging problems with the Library of Congress List of Subject Headings (LCSH). Aims of LCSH; Oddities in terminology in LCSH; Problems with general headings; Difficulties with references; Use of computer programs to revise LCSH.