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Application of faceted vocabularies to cataloging of textbooks

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Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, 61 (5-6): 661--685 (August 2023)Publisher: Routledge \_eprint: https://doi.org/10.1080/01639374.2023.2227851.
DOI: 10.1080/01639374.2023.2227851

Abstract

This article discusses the practical application of faceted vocabularies to the cataloging of textbooks. Consistent application of faceted vocabularies, specifically Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms for Library and Archival Materials (LCGFT) and Library of Congress Demographic Group Terms (LCDGT), would enhance the discovery of these resources. Alternatives to special cases in Subject Heading Manual H 2187 are proposed. A case study demonstrating the application of LCDGT is provided. Figures illustrate the results of the proposed best practices. The article includes four tables that are designed to streamline term assignments. Consistent cataloging of genre and audience prepares legacy records for future automated enhancement.

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